Orchards
Holly Thompson
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars
3.75
· 12 ratings · 338 pages · Published: 22 Feb 2011
Kana's mixed heritage makes it hard to fit in at first, especially under the critical eye of her traditional grandmother, who has never accepted Kana's father. But as the summer unfolds, Kana gets to know her relatives, Japan, and village culture, and she begins to process the pain and guilt she feels about the tragedy back home. Then news about a friend sends her world spinning out of orbit all over again.
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- realistic 3
- contemporary 3
- coming of age 3
- grief 2
- bullying 2
- friendship 2
- family 2
- protagonists of colour 2
- drama 2
- summer 1
- religion 1
- spirituality 1
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- format - reader age
- young adult 3
- middle grade 1
- book 1
- content warnings
- death / grief 3
- mental illness 3
- suicide / suicidal ideation 2