This book first attracted me because of the cover: it is beautiful. I had a hard time getting into it at first, but I feel it would be perfect for the jr. high reader. It deals with issues of terrorism, immigration, and the need to be accepted and how hard that can be. I think most kids would find the book relevant and learn some new things about a different culture along the way. It was fun to learn some Spanish words.
Review by Leslie Knaphus, West Lake Jr. High School
Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5 Stars)
Interest Level: Grades 7-9
Life, After
Written by Sarah Littman
Scholastic
288 p.
Release Date: July 1, 2010
ISBN: 9780545151443
