By Renée Watson (author)
"A heart-warming and inspiring story about family, love and forgiveness. "
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September 2019 Book of the Month
Amara knows exactly what she wants for her 12th birthday: to visit her father’s family in New York. She understands it will be very different to Beavertown, Oregon, the small town she’s grown up in, but can’t wait to explore the big city and get to know her family properly. The trip is eye-opening in lots of ways as she learns more about her father and his childhood, about her family, and even her own history.
Renée Watson shows us that families are complicated, that it’s never too late to change or make amends, and that we can all carry on learning even as we grow up. Quiet, though full of drama, and skilfully told, this is a touching and thought-provoking story with well-drawn, engaging characters; a book that will make a real impact on its reader.
'Some of the places I am still getting to know, some of these places I have known all my life. All of these places made me, are making me.'
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All Amara wants for her birthday is to visit her father's family in New York City - Harlem. She can't wait to finally meet her Grandpa Earl and cousins in person, and to stay in the brownstone where her father grew up. Maybe this will help her understand her family - and herself - in a new way. But New York City is not exactly what Amara thought it would be.
It's noisy, crowded, confusing, and her cousins can be mean. Plus her father is too busy working to spend time with her and too angry to fix his relationship with Grandpa Earl. Amara can't help wondering, even if she does discover more about where she came from, will it help her know where she belongs?
Praise for Piecing Me Together;
An important and deeply moving novel - John Green, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Fault in our Stars
Watson, with rhythm and style, somehow gets at ... the life-changing power of voice and opportunity, all wrapped up in Jade - Jason Reynolds, author of Long Way Down
Timely and timeless - Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming
A timely, nuanced, and unforgettable story - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Teeming with compassion and insight - Publishers Weekly, starred review
Renée Watson is the acclaimed author of the teen novel, This Side of Home, and two picture books: Harlem's Little Blackbird and A Place Where Hurricanes Happen, which was featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams. Her middle grade novel, What Momma Left Me debuted as an ABA New Voices Pick. She lives in New York City.
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I liked this book. The story is about Amara, a 12-year-old girl who wants to find out more about her family history in New York City.
I liked this book.... Read Full Review
A heartwarming read about broken families and finding out you belong.
A heartwarming read about broken families and finding out you belong. Amara wants to tag along with Dad on a business trip to New York so she can meet the family she's never met. There is her Grandpa, Aunt and two cousins. Eventually, her mum gives in and she's on the trip of a lifetime.
With memorable characters, natural dialogue and incredible descriptions Renee Watson makes you believe you're beside Amara in New York City. Amatullah enjoyed reading this touching book and was scared for Amara when she had the argument with her cousin.... Read Full Review
The story is one of a journey of discovery and revelations. The book is a lovely insight into family dynamics and how our family and culture shape the way we are. A lovely, sensitively written and interesting read.
Initially, I was not sure where this book was heading, but as I turned the pages, the story unfolded into a journey of discovery and revelations. The book is a lovely insight into family dynamics and how a few careless words, or words not spoken, can lead to such consequences. The long term consequences between father and son, but also the short term argument between the cousins. As all the relationships are unraveled and understood,the author really demonstrates an understanding of human nature and makes the reader want to both understand but also to care about the outcome.... Read Full Review
'Some of the places I am still getting to know, some of these places I have known all my life. All of these places made me, are making me.' All Amara wants for her birthday is to visit her father's family in New York City - Harlem.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Some Places More Than Others and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Some Places More Than Others features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Books of the Month, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Recommendations, Star Books, Adventure Stories, Stories about Family and Friends, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Some Places More Than Others was written by Renée Watson and published by Bloomsbury Childrens Books an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Some Places More Than Others has 196 pages
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