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| Original Title: | Blue Jasmine |
| ISBN: | 0786855657 (ISBN13: 9780786855650) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Setting: | India |
Kashmira Sheth
Paperback | Pages: 192 pages Rating: 3.88 | 548 Users | 81 Reviews
Identify Of Books Blue Jasmine
| Title | : | Blue Jasmine |
| Author | : | Kashmira Sheth |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 192 pages |
| Published | : | April 1st 2006 by Disney-Hyperion (first published January 1st 2004) |
| Categories | : | Young Adult. Realistic Fiction. Cultural. India. Fiction. Childrens. Juvenile |
Chronicle As Books Blue Jasmine
When twelve-year-old Seema Trivedi learns that she and her family must move from their small Indian town to Iowa City, she realizes she'll have to say good-bye to the purple-jeweled mango trees and sweet-smelling jasmine, to the monsoon rains and the bustling market. More important, she must leave behind her best friend and cousin, Raju. Everything is different in Iowa City, where Seema feels like an outsider to the language and traditions. As she begins to plant roots in the foreign soil, however, her confidence starts to bloom, and she learns she can build a bridge between two homes. With lyrical language and poignant scenes, Kashmira Sheth unearths the meaning of "home" and "family" in this tender debut novel. Kashmira Sheth's own experiences as a teenager who moved by herself from India to America inspired her to write this novel. She is a microbiologist and lives with her family in Madison, Wisconsin.Rating Of Books Blue Jasmine
Ratings: 3.88 From 548 Users | 81 ReviewsNotice Of Books Blue Jasmine
My daughter and I read this book. We read a chapter a night for 14 nights. I think the story is very well done and it is a great way to introduce the idea of cultural differences and similarities. I also think it is a great example of how friendships form.The book is well written and while it is for tweens, I think it is written in such a way, with attention to language and plot, that adults will love it too.There were many things I liked about this story, the story of coming from India to the United States, learning friendship with Mukta, trying to find a way to fit in - the way it shared some of her mother's struggles as well as Seema's own. Especially interesting is Seema's discovery of the shift in meaning between swastikas in India and their meaning in the US due to WWII and the Nazis.I had a few problems with it though. The language of the book is easy enough for my more advanced third
One of the best books I've read for kids in a while. The story follows 12 year old Seema from her home in India to her big move to a small town in Iowa City. It's a lovely story about this girl's sense of belonging, her discovery of a new world & how she learns to adapt to her new environment though still keeping her strong Indian roots & beliefs. How she learns to make friends & deal with bitter enemies is a good lesson for all ages. Big heart in a little book.
There were many things I liked about this story, the story of coming from India to the United States, learning friendship with Mukta, trying to find a way to fit in - the way it shared some of her mother's struggles as well as Seema's own. Especially interesting is Seema's discovery of the shift in meaning between swastikas in India and their meaning in the US due to WWII and the Nazis.I had a few problems with it though. The language of the book is easy enough for my more advanced third
I loved this book as a child. Why did I give it away?!? I loved the colorful imagery and the simple writing. Highly recommended.
Touching story - good for grades 4 and up. Seema moves her her family from India to Iowa City. Beginning a new life in a new country along with a new school is difficult. Seema faces the challenges of meeting with new friends, learning a new language, and learning about a new culture. She begins to find out how it feels to be the odd girl out, and this realization leads her to regret some of the cruel treatment she gave to a schoolmate back in India. Will she have a chance to make things right
Leaving India for the United States is difficult for twelve-year-old Seema Trivedi because she lives in a very close-knit family situation. Her family is not fleeing her country, but is moving so her father can have a job that he enjoys. As Seema transitions to this new kind of life, we see the difficulties of learning a new language, making friends, and finding out how to still be yourself in a new place. We see some of Seemas Indian culture, but mostly we see her as she learns about friendship
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