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At a glance

Published
2012
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish
Subgenre
Contemporary
Section
Young Adult

The Good Braider

Terry Farish

Viola flees war-torn Sudan and resettles in Portland, Maine, where she balances her mother's traditions with American life.

  • YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults 2013
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Themes

Immigration & refugeesWar & conflictCultural heritage

Mood

Feels challenging, hopeful.

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