Named to Oprah Magazine's Best Caribbean Books for Your 2021 reading list, imagination and adventure run wild in the most talked about middle grade debut of the year!
A small village on a Jamaican island.
A girl who doesn't remember the previous summer.
A best friend who is no longer acting like one; a new girl who fills that hole in her heart.
A summer of finding fallen mangos, creating made up games and dancing in the rain.
Secrets she keeps from others...and herself.
The courage to face the truth even in the toughest of storms.
Inspired by the author's childhood experiences, When Life Give You Mangos is a celebration of island life as well as a rich, lyrical mystery.
Read it...and don't spoil the unforgettable ending!
A recommended read for classroom discussons and educators looking for diverse offerings.
"A heartfelt and accessible debut about friendship, memory, and forgiveness." -Tae Keller, author of Newbery Medal winner When You Trap a Tiger
"A wonderful story with great heart, mystery, and insight. Kereen Getten is a bright new voice." -Clare Vanderpool, author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest and Printz Honor book Navigating Early
"A heartwarming yet suspenseful debut about the strength of family, the turmoil of friendships lost and found, and most importantly, remembering who you are." -Lynne Kelly, author of the Schneider award winner Song for a Whale
| ISBN: | 9780593310212 |
| Publication date: | 20th October 2020 |
| Author: | Kereen Getten |
| Publisher: | Delacorte an imprint of Random House Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 208 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories People / Places PSHE: Bereavement and Grief |
When life gives you mangoes is a book about friendship and family. Some of the main characters are, Rudy, she is kindhearted, fun, loyal and understanding. Clara she is brave, an awesome friend and loving. Gaynah, kind and can be snappy. I love the friendship and trust everyone has at Sycamore Hill. This book is about Clara and Gaynah, best friends fall out. Then the new girl arrives. Her name is Rudy. Soon Rudy and Clara are going on adventures together all around Sycamore Hill. they have fun and almost forget about Gaynah. But then Clara talks to her uncle ,who everyone calls the witch doctor, and everything makes sense. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves adventure and kindness.
When life gives you mangoes is a book about friendship and family. Some of the main characters are, Rudy, she is kindhearted, fun, loyal and understanding. Clara she is brave, an awesome friend and loving. Gaynah, kind and can be snappy. I love the friendship and trust everyone has at Sycamore Hill.
This book is about Clara and Gaynah, best friends fall out. Then the new girl arrives. Her name is Rudy. Soon Rudy and Clara are going on adventures together all around Sycamore Hill. They have fun and almost forget about Gaynah. But then Clara talks to her uncle, who everyone calls the witch doctor, and everything makes sense.... Read Full Review