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Co-written by sisters Maika and Maritza Moulite, this exceptional debut novel captures a sparkling new voice and irrepressible heroine in a story sure to thrill fans of Nicola Yoon and Ibi Zoboi!
Alaine Beauparlant has heard about Haiti all her life...
But the stories were always passed down from her dad—and her mom, when she wasn't too busy with her high-profile newscaster gig. But when Alaine's life goes a bit sideways, it's time to finally visit Haiti herself.
What she learns about Haiti's proud history as the world's first black republic (with its even prouder people) is one thing, but what she learns about her own family is another. Suddenly, the secrets Alaine's mom has been keeping, including a family curse that has spanned generations, can no longer be avoided.
It's a lot to handle, without even mentioning that Alaine is also working for her aunt's nonprofit, which sends underprivileged kids to school and boasts one annoyingly charming intern.
But if anyone can do it all...it's Alaine.
"Delightful." —Essence magazine
"Stunning." —Booklist (starred review)
Also by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite:
One of the Good Ones
- Maika Moulite - Author
- Maritza Moulite - Author
Kindle Book
- Release date: September 3, 2019
OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781488051333
- Release date: September 3, 2019
EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781488051333
- File size: 860 KB
- Release date: September 3, 2019
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English
Levels
ATOS Level:6.2
Interest Level:6-12(MG+)
Text Difficulty:5
Co-written by sisters Maika and Maritza Moulite, this exceptional debut novel captures a sparkling new voice and irrepressible heroine in a story sure to thrill fans of Nicola Yoon and Ibi Zoboi!
Alaine Beauparlant has heard about Haiti all her life...
But the stories were always passed down from her dad—and her mom, when she wasn't too busy with her high-profile newscaster gig. But when Alaine's life goes a bit sideways, it's time to finally visit Haiti herself.
What she learns about Haiti's proud history as the world's first black republic (with its even prouder people) is one thing, but what she learns about her own family is another. Suddenly, the secrets Alaine's mom has been keeping, including a family curse that has spanned generations, can no longer be avoided.
It's a lot to handle, without even mentioning that Alaine is also working for her aunt's nonprofit, which sends underprivileged kids to school and boasts one annoyingly charming intern.
But if anyone can do it all...it's Alaine.
"Delightful." —Essence magazine
"Stunning." —Booklist (starred review)
Also by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite:
One of the Good Ones
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Details
Publisher:
Inkyard Press
Kindle Book
Release date: September 3, 2019
OverDrive Read
ISBN: 9781488051333
Release date: September 3, 2019
EPUB ebook
ISBN: 9781488051333
File size: 860 KB
Release date: September 3, 2019
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Creators
- Maika Moulite - Author
- Maritza Moulite - Author
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Formats
Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook
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Languages
English
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Levels
ATOS Level: 6.2
Interest Level: 6-12(MG+)
Text Difficulty: 5
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Reviews
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