Far
No. of pages 151
Published: 2008
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"Far" by Carol Matas follows the journey of a young girl named Nadine as she faces the challenges of being a refugee. After escaping the war and violence in her homeland, she embarks on a treacherous journey to find safety and security. Along the way, Nadine navigates the complexities of her identity, grapples with loss, and discovers the strength of hope and resilience. The novel poignantly explores themes of displacement, friendship, and the longing for home, showcasing the transformative power of compassion in the face of adversity. Through Nadine's eyes, readers are invited to reflect on what it truly means to be "far" from home. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Freak .
This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.
There are 151 pages in this book.
It 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 2008 by Key Porter Books .
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