"A patchwork story is the shame of the refugee," Nayeri writes early in the novel. It is a powerfully layered novel that poses the questions: Who owns the truth? Who speaks it? Who believes it? * "One of the most extraordinary books of the year."-BookPage, starred reviewĪ sprawling, evocative, and groundbreaking autobiographical novel told in the unforgettable and hilarious voice of a young Iranian refugee. * "Poignant and powerful."-Foreword Reviews, starred review * "Raises the literary bar in children's lit."-Booklist, starred review * "At once beautiful and painful."-School Library Journal, starred review * "A story that soars."-The Bulletin, starred review * "A rare treasure of a book."-Publishers Weekly, starred review * "A modern epic."-Kirkus Reviews, starred review "It hooks you right from the opening line."-NPR "Like nothing else you've read or ever will read."-Linda Sue Park "This book could change the world."-BookPage "Supple, sparkling and original."-The Wall Street Journal "A modern masterpiece."-The New York Times Book Review
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