Blue Mountain
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
Published: 2014
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"Blue Mountain" by Martine Leavitt tells the story of a young boy named Olatunde, who is on a quest to find his way back to his family after being separated from them during a refugee crisis. As he navigates the treacherous terrain of both physical and emotional landscapes, Olatunde encounters various characters who contribute to his understanding of home, identity, and belonging. The narrative is a poignant exploration of resilience in the face of adversity, highlighting the power of dreams and the enduring human spirit. As he aspires to reach the mythical Blue Mountain, he ultimately seeks hope and freedom. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
This book was published in 2014 by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) .
Martine Leavitt's young-adult novels have won many awards and honors in the United States and Canada. My Book of Life by Angel won the Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book Award and was selected as a Booklist Best Book o