The Other Half of My Heart
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 304
Published: 2011
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"The Other Half of My Heart" by Sundee T. Frazier tells the story of two biracial twin sisters, Janelle and Quadirah, who navigate their identities and the challenges that come with being of mixed heritage. Janelle, who is lighter-skinned, often feels pressure to conform to societal expectations, while Quadirah, darker-skinned, faces her own set of struggles with acceptance. As they grow and encounter the ups and downs of adolescence, the sisters explore themes of identity, family, and loyalty. Their journey highlights the complexities of race, sisterhood, and the bond that can both unite and divide them. [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 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Random House USA Inc .