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Half A World Away

Half A World Away

Published in
2014
3.82
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Description

Twelve-year-old Jaden is adopted, and he knows he's an 'epic fail.' That’s why his family is traveling to Kazakhstan to adopt a new baby. But as he meets the boy who may become his brother, a baby with potential issues, Jaden faces many dilemmas and makes decisions that will change their lives and put them all into danger.
Age
3-13
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
225 pages

Why to read

  • To understand the complexities of adoption
  • A vivid adventure in a foreign land
  • Highly relatable story of a twelve-year-old boy's frustrations and victories
  • Touching story about family bonds