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by LaRocca, Rajani,
[ 02. English Fiction ] Physical details: 217 pages ; 22 cm Subject(s): East Indian Americans | Families | Friendship | Middle schools | Schools | Sick parents 02. English Fiction Item type : 02. English Fiction
Location Collection Call Number Status Date Due
LM Montgomery Elementary School Realistic Fiction, Verse F LAR Available

008-012.

"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. Then Reha finds out that her Amma is sick. Really sick. 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"--