Drita, My Homegirl
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Paperback. Pub Date: Jun Pages: 135 Publisher: penguin A poignant story about the difficulties of leaving everything behind and the Anyways. friendships that help you the get through it.Fleeing war-torn Kosovo ten-year-old Drita and her family move to America with the dream of living a typical American life. But with this hope comes the struggle to adapt and fit in. How can Drita find her place at school and in her new neighborhood when she doesnat speak any English Meanwhile. Maxie and her group of fourth-grade friends are popular in their class. and make an effort to ignore Drita. So when their teacher puts Maxie and Drita together for a class project. things get off to a rocky start. But sometimes. when you least expect it . friendship can bloom and overcome even a vast cultural divide.
| Best Sellers Rank | #383,307 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,220 in Children's Fiction on Social Situations #3,626 in Children's School Issues #4,357 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (264) |
| Dimensions | 5 x 0.39 x 7.76 inches |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Grade level | 3 - 7 |
| ISBN-10 | 0142409057 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0142409053 |
| Item Weight | 3.81 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 144 pages |
| Publication date | May 15, 2008 |
| Publisher | G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers |
| Reading age | 8 - 12 years |
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