Call Me American : Adapted for Young Adults : Memoir of Somali Immigrant Iftin

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“Hardcover. Still has dust jacket. No bent pages.”
ISBN
9781984897114
Book Title
Call Me American (Adapted for Young Adults) : The Extraordinary True Story of a Young Somali Immigrant
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Item Length
8.6 in
Publication Year
2020
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
0.9 in
Author
Abdi Nor Iftin
Genre
Young Adult Nonfiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Topic
Social Topics / Emigration & Immigration, People & Places / Africa, History / Military & Wars, History / United States / State & Local, People & Places / United States / General, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Item Weight
13.5 Oz
Item Width
5.8 in
Number of Pages
272 Pages
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Random House Children's Books
ISBN-10
198489711X
ISBN-13
9781984897114
eBay Product ID (ePID)
25038398663

Product Key Features

Book Title
Call Me American (Adapted for Young Adults) : The Extraordinary True Story of a Young Somali Immigrant
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Social Topics / Emigration & Immigration, People & Places / Africa, History / Military & Wars, History / United States / State & Local, People & Places / United States / General, Biography & Autobiography / Cultural Heritage
Publication Year
2020
Genre
Young Adult Nonfiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
Abdi Nor Iftin
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
13.5 Oz
Item Length
8.6 in
Item Width
5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
LCCN
2019-018309
Reviews
"Devastating, inspiring, and ultimately hopeful ." -- SLJ , Starred Review " An absolutely stunning survival story that is beautifully and vividly written.... Simply a terrific read." -- Booklist , Starred Review "This remarkable, nuanced story facilitates a deeper understanding of immigration today . A triumphant memoir that offers hope for Somalia's and, indeed, America's futures." -- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review "Young Abdi is a tremendously appealing figure in his desire to enjoy music and movies and find an alternative to the only choices Somalia offers him.... The narrative is genuinely suspenseful. " -- The Bulletin, Starred Review, "This remarkable , nuanced story facilitates a deeper understanding of immigration today." -- Kirkus, starred review
Grade From
Seventh Grade
Synopsis
Adapted from the adult memoir, this gripping and acclaimed story follows one boy's journey into young adulthood, against the backdrop of civil war and his ultimate immigration to America, in search of a better life. In Somalia, Abdi Nor Iftin grew up amidst a blend of cultures. His mother entertained him with vivid folktales and bold stories about her rural, nomadic upbrinding. As he grew older, he spent his days following his father, a basketball player, through the bustling street of the capital city of Mogadishu. But when the threat of civil war reached Abdi's doorstep, his family was forced to flee to safety. Through the turbulent years of war, young Abdi found solace in popular American music and films. Nicknamed Abdi the American, he developed a proficiency for English that connected him--and his story--with news outlets and radio shows, and eventually gave him a shot at winning the annual U.S. visa lottery. Abdi shares every part of his journey, and his courageous account reminds readers that everyone deserves the chance to build a brighter future for themselves. Four Starred Reviews! " . . . devastating, inspiring, and ultimately hopeful." -- SLJ , Starred Review "An absolutely stunning survival story . . ." -- Booklist , Starred Review ". . .facilitates a deeper understanding of immigration today." -- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review " . . . genuinely suspenseful." -- Bulletin, Starred Review, Adapted from the adult memoir, this gripping and acclaimed story follows one boy's journey into young adulthood, against the backdrop of civil war and his ultimate immigration to America, in search of a better life. In Somalia, Abdi Nor Iftin grew up amidst a blend of cultures. His mother entertained him with vivid folktales and bold stories about her rural, nomadic upbrinding. As he grew older, he spent his days following his father, a basketball player, through the bustling street of the capital city of Mogadishu. But when the threat of civil war reached Abdi's doorstep, his family was forced to flee to safety. Through the turbulent years of war, young Abdi found solace in popular American music and films. Nicknamed Abdi the American, he developed a proficiency for English that connected him--and his story--with news outlets and radio shows, and eventually gave him a shot at winning the annual U.S. visa lottery. Abdi shares every part of his journey, and his courageous account reminds readers that everyone deserves the chance to build a brighter future for themselves. Four Starred Reviews! . . . devastating, inspiring, and ultimately hopeful. -- SLJ , Starred Review An absolutely stunning survival story . . . -- Booklist , Starred Review . . .facilitates a deeper understanding of immigration today. -- Kirkus Reviews , Starred Review . . . genuinely suspenseful. -- Bulletin, Starred Review, Adapted from the adult memoir, this gripping story follows one boy's journey into young adulthood and offers an intimate account of modern immigraiton. Abdi Nor Iftin grew up amidst a blend of cultures, far from the United States. At home in Somalia, his mother entertained him with vivid folktales and bold stories detailing her rural, nomadic upbrinding. As he grew older, he spent his days following his father, a basketball player, through the bustling street of the capital city of Mogadishu. But when the threat of civil war reached Abdi's doorstep, his family was forced to flee to safety. Through the turbulent years of war, young Abdi found solace in popular American music and films. Nicknamed Abdi the American, he developed a proficiency for English that connected him--and his story--with news outlets and radio shows, and eventually gave him a shot at winning the annual U.S. visa lottery. Abdi shares every part of his journey, and his courageous account reminds readers that everyone deserves the chance to build a brighter future for themselves.
LC Classification Number
CT275.I43A3 2020

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