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Other Words for Home

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | Middle Grade | Published in 2019

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Jasmine Warga

Other Words for Home

Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | Middle Grade | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In Jasmine Warga’s Other Words for Home, 12-year-old Jude, a Syrian girl, relocates to Cincinnati, Ohio, with her pregnant mother to escape burgeoning violence in Syria. Jude navigates her new life in America, facing language barriers, cultural differences, and the challenges of adolescence while finding friendship and a sense of belonging through school and theater. The novel addresses themes of displacement and identity.

Emotional

Hopeful

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.6

34,598 ratings

91%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga captivates readers with its lyrical prose and authentic portrayal of a Syrian girl adapting to life in America. Praised for its emotional depth and realism, it offers a resonant perspective on immigration and identity. Some find the narrative pacing slow, but its heartfelt journey remains impactful and inspiring overall.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Other Words for Home?

Fans of poignant, lyrical storytelling suitable for middle-grade readers will cherish Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga. This novel appeals to those who enjoyed diverse perspectives in Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai or the resilience themes in Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.

4.6

34,598 ratings

91%

Loved it

8%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel/Book in Verse • Fiction

Setting

United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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