Cast Away: Poems of Our Time
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 176
Published: 2020
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"Cast Away: Poems of Our Time" by Naomi Shihab Nye is a poignant collection that explores themes of loss, resilience, and the human spirit. Through her evocative and accessible poetry, Nye reflects on the experiences that connect us all, celebrating moments of beauty and connection amidst struggle. The poems delve into personal and universal narratives, capturing the essence of being human in a world that often feels fragmented. With sensitivity and insight, Nye encourages readers to find hope and solace in shared experiences, emphasizing the importance of community, compassion, and understanding in turbulent times. [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.
There are 176 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 2020 by Greenwillow Books .
Naomi Shihab Nye is a poet and anthologist and the acclaimed author of Habibi: A Novel and Sitti's Secrets, a picture book, which was based on her own experiences visiting her beloved Sitti in Palestine. Her book 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East was a finalist for the National Book Award. She has taught writing and worked in schools all over the world, including in Muscat, Oman. She lives in San Antonio, Texas.