Language-G; Violence- PG; Sexual Content-G. $16.99.
Babo, with her "broken" eye and fantastical circus stories , is a "leftover" (orphan) from a war torn country and has only ever known poverty, hunger, and war. When she is unexpectedly adopted by an American "melon" family, she unwillingly must leave behind all she has known to start a new and unfamiliar life in America. Despite her constant efforts to be bad, Babo, now Betti, learns to adapt to her new home and family while realizing she doesn't have to forget her past.
A combination of tragedy and comedy, this book enlightens the audience regarding contemporary issues. Betti's voice really comes through in the story, but the author leaves it up to you to decide where Betty is actually from.
EL, MS - ESSENTIAL. Whitney, Library-Teacher.
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