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Half a World Away

By Cynthia Kadohata
Edition

Hardcover edition

Publisher Simon & Schuster Imprint Atheneum ISBN

9781442412750

Awards and Honors Booklist Editors’ Choice 2014, Fiction, Middle Readers; Booklist Top 10 Multicultural Fiction for Youth, 2015; Los Angeles Public Library Best Books of 2014, Children’s
Triple Crown National Book Award 2016-2017

Half a World Away

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9781442412750J
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Language: Mild Language,Violence: Sexual Assault/Rape Reference/Discussion

Jaden, a troubled Romanian adoptee, knows he’ll hate the Kazakh baby his parents plan to adopt. But the family’s trip to Kazakhstan—and the adoption—is full of surprises.
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Upper Middle School Fiction (Grades 6-8)

Upper Middle School Fiction

Upper Middle School Fiction (Grades 6-8)

For Grades 6-8

This collection features fiction titles selected for older middle school readers who are ready for deeper, more complex stories that mirror a shift toward independence and broader viewpoints. Selections include character-driven narratives that explore identity, relationships, and change with greater emotional and thematic nuance, offering space for reflection as readers begin to see themselves in a wider world beyond their immediate experience. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.

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Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Coming-of-Age

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