Book details
The Deep Blue Between
Description
Twin sisters Hassana and Husseina have always shared their lives.
But after a raid on their village in 1892, the twins are torn apart. Taken in different directions, far from their home in rural West Africa, each sister finds freedom and a new start. Hassana settles in in the city of Accra, where she throws herself into working for political and social change. Husseina travels to Salvador, Brazil, where she becomes immersed in faith, worshipping spirits that bridge the motherland and the new world. Separated by an ocean, they forge new families, ward off dangers, and begin to truly know themselves.
As the twins pursue their separate paths, they remain connected through their shared dreams. But will they ever manage to find each other again?
“Uplifting . . . sizzles with sister-love and magic. What an incredible storyteller!”―Yaba Badoe, author of A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars
Age
12-18
Text complexity
proficient
Length
256 pages
Why to read
- The Deep Blue Between is a captivating coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging.
- The story follows the journey of two young girls, Hassana and Husseina, who are torn between their traditional Ghanaian culture and their desire to fit in with their peers in a small coastal town in Ghana.
- Through their experiences, the book sheds light on the complexities of growing up as a young woman in a society that places great value on tradition and cultural heritage.
- The author's vivid descriptions of the Ghanaian coast and its people transport readers to a different world, immersing them in the sights, sounds, and smells of a culture that is both familiar and foreign.
- The book is a powerful exploration of the struggles and triumphs of adolescence, and the ways in which our experiences shape us into the people we become.