Uncovering secrets is like undoing braids, one at a time…
Abidemi can’t wait for summer, her last one at home in Ennistymon before she heads off to college. She’s ready to say goodbye to school, spend some time learning new braids and hairstyles – and see where things go with her friend Jack.
But when she meets an intriguing woman from Nigeria, secrets start to unravel. Suddenly Abi’s life and family are changing and she needs to think hard about who she wants to be …
Real life fiction is a fantastic way to introduce children to different points of view, to see the world through different eyes. Irish teens will recognise a lot in this story of a teenage girl trying to enjoy her last summer before college.
Abidemi is prepared for a fun summer, her last before college, especially when her father announces he's going away on a business trip and leaving her home alone! She's looking forward to long lazy days and quiet nights. But things change quickly when she makes a new friend.
Abi felt like a really realistic character, young but not too young, thought she was older than she was, a very normal teenager.
The book had a lot to say about making assumptions and welcoming new people, but it was all in the background, not preachy at all - it's perfectly possible to just enjoy a good story without feeling like you've had to learn anything from it.
I highly recommend this one and I think it's going to do really well!
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