Kek’s whole world changes. He leaves his life and his mother to go to another part of the world – a place he knows nothing about and does not understand to start over with a new family he doesn’t really know. He doesn’t have much to take with him, except for the terrible guilt he carries, guilt because he survived when so many he loved did not. Would you be able to handle the terrible things Kek must face? Can you imagine trying to fit into a world so incredibly different from your own? Would you know the difference between a washing machine and a dishwasher if you had never seen either? Read Home of the Brave and let us know what you think!
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I absolutely loved this story. I thought it was such a profound statement on the immigrant experience ... I love reading triumphant stories, and this one fits the bill.
Also, how can you resist that stunning cover?! It's so gentle and so inviting to find out the connection between the young boy and the cow!
Posted by: Dawn Foster | 06/12/2009 at 10:16 AM
Lisa,
Just checking to see if there have been any comments on this book, but I see there are none! How sad ... this is such a good story. I'm thinking I may use it for my book bunch discussion group this fall.
Posted by: Dawn Foster | 08/12/2009 at 12:26 PM