When Life Gives You Mangos
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Average rating4.2
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Ratings6
Average rating4.2
Named to Oprah Magazine's Best Caribbean Books for Your 2021 reading list, imagination and adventure run wild in the most talked about middle grade debut of the year! A small village on a Jamaican island. A girl who doesn't remember the previous summer. A best friend who is no longer acting like one; a new girl who fills that hole in her heart. A summer of finding fallen mangos, creating made up games and dancing in the rain. Secrets she keeps from others...and herself. The courage to face the truth even in the toughest of storms. Inspired by the author's childhood experiences, When Life Give You Mangos is a celebration of island life as well as a rich, lyrical mystery. Read it...and don't spoil the unforgettable ending! A recommended read for classroom discussons and educators looking for diverse offerings. "A heartfelt and accessible debut about friendship, memory, and forgiveness." —Tae Keller, author of Newbery Medal winner When You Trap a Tiger "A wonderful story with great heart, mystery, and insight. Kereen Getten is a bright new voice." —Clare Vanderpool, author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest and Printz Honor book Navigating Early "A heartwarming yet suspenseful debut about the strength of family, the turmoil of friendships lost and found, and most importantly, remembering who you are." —Lynne Kelly, author of the Schneider award winner Song for a Whale
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This is a middle-grade book about Clara who has lost her memories from summer of last year. She is trying to remember what has happened while enjoying the summertime with her friends.
The setting is heart warming, it is set in a small town in Jamaica where all the neighbours knew each other. It seemed a safe and quiet neighbourhood, something that I only read about in books as I grew up in the city myself.
I thought it was just gonna be another summer book about young kids, enjoying the sun and being petty with their friends, but I was wrong! This book took me by surprise. I was expecting a light, fluffy read but then the ending took a 180 and I was completely surprised. Though I saw the trigger warning so I had a slight idea what would happen.
They are loveable cast of characters, even the ~unlikeable~ ones! If you want a story about friendship with a bit of mystery to it, read this one! Plus, it's a short one too!
I absolutely fell in love with this story. At first I didn't understand why Clara's friend Gaynah was so mean to her, but you find out towards the end what is going on. This story is going to be added to myshelf for students to check out because I think it has a lot for kids to learn. I can't wait to purchase on publication day!
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