American Street is an evocative and powerful coming-of-age story perfect for fans of Everything, Everything; Bone Gap; and All American Boys.
In this stunning debut novel, Pushcart-nominated author Ibi Zoboi draws on her own experience as a young Haitian immigrant, infusing this lyrical exploration of America with magical realism and vodou culture.
On the corner of American Street and Joy Road, Fabiola Toussaint thought she would finally find une belle vie - a good life.
But after they leave Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabiola’s mother is detained by U.S. immigration, leaving Fabiola to navigate her loud American cousins, Chantal, Donna, and Princess; the grittiness of Detroit’s west side; a new school; and a surprising romance, all on her own.Just as she finds her footing in this strange new world, a dangerous proposition presents itself, and Fabiola soon realises that freedom comes at a cost. Trapped at the crossroads of an impossible choice, will she pay the price for the American dream?Aged 14+
| GMD | BOOK |
| Language | en |
| Classification | F ZOB |
| Publisher | HarperCollins, 2017-02-14 |
| Subject | Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Emigration & ImmigrationYoung Adult Fiction / Coming of AgeYoung Adult Fiction / Family / ParentsYoung Adult Fiction / Magical RealismYoung Adult Fiction / People & Places / Caribbean & Latin AmericaSocial JusticeYoung Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Prejudice & RacismRacismPovertyYoung Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Homelessness & PovertyFiction / Coming of AgeComing of AgeEmigration and ImmigrationImmigration to AmericaHigh School |
| Description | 352 pages |
| ISBN | 9780062473066 |
| Additional ISBN | 0062473069 / 9780062473059 |
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