Perkins, Mitali Secret Keeper, 225 pgs. Delacorte Press, 2009.
Language - PG; Mature Content – PG-13; Violence - PG
HS – ADVISABLE
When Asha’s father leaves them in India to look for work in New York City, her life is forever changed. Asha tries to keep her promise to her father that she would take care of her sister and mother, but she feels her own spirit being crushed. This is a wonderfully written book that explores the difficulties of balancing one’s culture, family, and personal needs. I personally felt the ending fell short, but I believe most teens will appreciate the intent.
Jennifer Rodriguez - YA Librarian
Language - PG; Mature Content – PG-13; Violence - PG
HS – ADVISABLE
When Asha’s father leaves them in India to look for work in New York City, her life is forever changed. Asha tries to keep her promise to her father that she would take care of her sister and mother, but she feels her own spirit being crushed. This is a wonderfully written book that explores the difficulties of balancing one’s culture, family, and personal needs. I personally felt the ending fell short, but I believe most teens will appreciate the intent.
Jennifer Rodriguez - YA Librarian
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I really like your idea of rating the language, sexual content and violence of each book you review; simple, clear and helpful. Thanks
Thanks! Since we in Utah are working with tight budgets and very actively involved parents, it helps to know what we are getting ourselves into when we are selecting books.
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