Eleven-year-old Jaden is adopted, and he knows he's an epic fail. That's why his family is traveling to Kazakhstan to adopt a new baby - to replace him, he's sure. And he gets it. He is incapable of stopping his stealing, hoarding, lighting fires, aggressive running, and obsession with electricity. He knows his parents love him, but he feels... nothing. When they get to Kazakhstan, it turns out the infant they've traveled for has already been adopted, and literally within minutes are faced with having to choose from six other babies. While his parents agonize, Jaden is more interested in the toddlers. One, a little guy named Dimash, spies Jaden and barrels over to him every time he sees him. Jaden finds himself increasingly intrigued by and worried about Dimash. Already three years old and barely able to speak, Dimash will soon age out of the orphanage, and then his life will be as hopeless as Jaden feels now. For the first time in his life, Jaden actually feels something that isn't pure blinding fury, and there's no way to control it, or its power. From camels rooting through garbage like raccoons, to eagles being trained like hunting dogs, to streets that are more pothole than pavement, the vivid depictions in Half a World Away create an inspiring story that celebrates hope and second chances.
By:
Cynthia Kadohata Imprint: Simon & Schuster Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 194mm,
Width: 130mm,
Spine: 18mm
Weight: 177g ISBN:9781442412767 ISBN 10: 1442412763 Pages: 256 Publication Date:01 November 2015 Recommended Age: From 10 to 14 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Commended for Georgia Children's Book Award (Children's Book) 2017
