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Tall Story

Tall Story

Published in
2010
3.91
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Description

What you want is not always what you get. Even when your wishes come true Andi desperately hopes her long lost half-brother Bernardo will be as mad on basketball as she is. But when he steps off the plane from the Philippines, she cannot believe her eyes. She hasn't seen him for ten years, but even so, how did he get to be EIGHT FOOT TALL? An eight-foot tall boy who is about to crash into her life with his size 22 feet. But Bernardo is not what he seems. Bernardo is a hero, Bernardo works miracles, and Bernardo has an amazing story to tell. A bittersweet story, funny, sad, and magical.
Age
10-13
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
296 pages

Why to read

  • Explores cultural identity
  • Addresses family dynamics
  • Blends realistic fiction with mythology
  • Features diverse characters