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A Duet For Home

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022

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Karina Yan Glaser

A Duet For Home

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Bronx, New York • Contemporary

Theme
Family

Coming of Age

Friendship
Topic
Music
Publication Year

2022

Publisher

Clarion Books

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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Super Short Summary

A Duet for Home by Karina Yan Glaser follows the journey of a young girl and her mother, who find themselves in a shelter after losing their home. As the girl navigates her new environment, she discovers friendship, resilience, and the power of music to connect and heal amidst challenging circumstances.

Heartwarming

Emotional

Contemplative

Hopeful

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.4

3,084 ratings

85%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Duet For Home by Karina Yan Glaser offers a heartfelt story exploring themes of loss, belonging, and resilience. Readers praise the vivid character development and emotional depth. However, some feel the pacing lags in places. Overall, it’s a moving narrative that resonates with both young readers and adults.

Who should read this

Who Should Read A Duet For Home?

A reader who enjoys A Duet For Home by Karina Yan Glaser is likely drawn to heartwarming, family-centered stories that address themes of belonging, resilience, and community. Fans of Front Desk by Kelly Yang or Wonder by R.J. Palacio will appreciate the emotional depth and social themes explored in this book.

4.4

3,084 ratings

85%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Modern Classic Fiction

Children`s Literature
Setting

Bronx, New York • Contemporary

Theme
Family

Coming of Age

Friendship
Topic
Music
Publication Year

2022

Publisher

Clarion Books

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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