"Home and Abroad: The World Around Us" by James Hughes explores the interconnectedness of local and global experiences, weaving personal anecdotes with broader societal observations. The narrative delves into themes of belonging, identity, and the contrasts between domestic life and foreign cultures. Through vivid descriptions and thoughtful reflections, Hughes invites readers to examine how their surroundings shape their worldview. The journey traverses various landscapes, both physical and emotional, encouraging an appreciation for diversity while also emphasizing the common threads that unite humanity across borders. It's a thoughtful exploration of what it means to call a place home while engaging with the broader world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called The World Around Us .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2012 by GCSEPod .