Red, White, and Whole - by Rajani Larocca (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A heartbreakingly hopeful #ownvoices novel in verse about an Indian American girl whose life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with leukemia."--Provided by publisher.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>A heartbreakingly hopeful novel in verse about an Indian American girl whose life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with leukemia. </strong></p><p>Reha feels torn between two worlds: school, where she's the only Indian American student, and home, with her family's traditions and holidays. But Reha's parents don't understand why she's conflicted--they only notice when Reha doesn't meet their strict expectations. Reha feels disconnected from her mother, or Amma, although their names are linked--Reha means "star" and Punam means "moon"--but they are a universe apart.</p><p>Then Reha finds out that her Amma is sick. Really sick.</p><p>Reha, who dreams of becoming a doctor even though she can't stomach the sight of blood, is determined to make her Amma well again. She'll be the perfect daughter, if it means saving her Amma's life.</p><p><strong>From Indies Introduce author Rajani LaRocca comes a radiant story about the ties that bind and how to go on in the face of unthinkable loss. This is the perfect next read for fans of Jasmine Warga and Thanhhà Lại.</strong></p><p><strong>* A New England Book Award Winner * A Junior Library Guild Selection *</strong></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"This verse novel weaves together complex narrative strands with sophistication. Give this emotionally powerful novel to immigrant, third-culture kids or anyone experiencing grief and loss."--Horn Book Magazine<br><br>"Perfect for fans of <em>Other Words for Home</em> by Jasmine Warga and <em>Full Cicada Moon</em> by Marilyn Hilton."--School Library Journal<br><br>"Brimming with warmth. An approachable account of negotiating identity and of struggling with loss."<br/>--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books<br><br>"LaRocca showcases the best of what verse can do, telling a story that is spare, direct and true, every word and idea placed with intentional care. A sensitive coming-of-age story with all the makings of a new middle grade classic."--BookPage (starred review)<br><br>"LaRocca's historical novel in verse takes the reader through Reha's past and present, flowing as seamlessly as many of the songs often referred to within the poems. Readers will be changed by her story."--<em>Booklist </em><strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"An intimate novel that beautifully confronts grief and loss."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>The seamless blend of ancient Indian folklore and modern western storytelling makes this winner a standout. <em>Red, White, and Whole</em> gets my vote.--Nikki Grimes, author of <em>Ordinary Hazards</em> and <em>Garvey's Choice</em><br><br><em>Red, White, and Whole</em> is the lyrical and poignant journey of a first generation Indian American girl growing up in the eighties. LaRocca weaves together a beautiful mix of themes-- identity, belonging, love, devastating loss, and eighties pop music rendered in seamless verse. A book I wish I had growing up in the eighties! --Veera Hiranandani, Newbery Honor-winning author of <em>The Night Diary</em><br><br>"Truly, one of the most heart-expanding stories ever, filled with kindness, music, mythology, all of those things. But above all, here is a story of love, and the ways in which it transcends nationalities, age, science, and fear. In LaRocca's gifted hands, her Reha shows us how to live in the world, even when it feels divided, even then."--Kathi Appelt, National Book Award finalist and Newbery Honor-winning author of <em>The Underneath</em> and <em>Keeper</em><br><br>Infused with science, 80s music, and the struggles and joys of navigating middle school when you live in two different worlds, <em>Red, White, and Whole</em> is delightfully real and achingly beautiful. Reha's story grabbed my heart from the first pages and never let go. --Kate Messner, author of <em>Breakout </em>and<em> Chirp</em><br><br>This book is a marvel -- at once so rich and so spare.--Ali Benjamin, National Book Award finalist and <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>The Thing About Jellyfish</em> and <em>The Next Great Paulie Fink</em><br><br>This deeply memorable coming-of-age story weaves Indian mythology with the relatable modern story of Reha, as she grapples with identity, family, and what it means to truly be home.--Joy McCullough, author of <em>Blood Water Paint</em>; <em>A Field Guide to Getting Lost</em>; and <em>We Are the Ashes, We Are the Fire</em><br><br>This is a sweet, gentle story about love and loss, individualism and community, friendship and family, belonging and longing to live up to one's dreams. In Reha, LaRocca has created a relatable protagonist who feels caught between two cultures, but ultimately finds her own way.--Padma Venkatraman, award-winning author of <em>The Bridge Home</em> and <em>A Time To Dance</em><br><br>"I felt this novel in verse in my bones. An important book, it will change how young readers see their world. And that's the best kind of book to read at any age."--Jane Yolen, author of <em>The Devil's Arithmetic</em>, <em>Briar Rose</em>, and <em>Mapping the Bones</em><br>
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