Terry Farish
The Good Braider
- ISBN 13:
- 9781477816288
- author:
- Terry Farish
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Skyscape
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 1.9 x 12.7 x 17.1 cm
- Genre:
- Family / Parents Juvenile Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Good Braider by Terry Farish tells the story of Viola's journey from war-torn Sudan to America, where she struggles to navigate two cultures and build a life. In spare free verse, Farish conveys the universal tale of a young immigrant's struggle to find her place in the world. As Viola tries to reconcile her traditional upbringing with the unfamiliar customs of her new home, she faces challenges that test her identity and sense of belonging. This haunting novel is a riveting story of escape and survival, but also a powerful exploration of the complexities of cultural identity and the search for a sense of home. Terry Farish's writing has been widely praised for its beauty and emotional depth, and this book has been donated to the Worldreader program to support literacy initiatives around the world.