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Mama's Nightingale: A Story of Immigration and Separation
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4 out of 5
Based on 777 Ratings and 200 Reviews

Book Description
A touching tale of parent-child separation and immigration, from a National Book Award finalist

After Saya's mother is sent to an immigration detention center, Saya finds comfort in listening to her mother's warm greeting on their answering machine. To ease the distance between them while she's in jail, Mama begins sending Saya bedtime stories inspired by Haitian folklore on cassette... More
Book Information
PublisherDial Books For Young Readers
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages32
ISBN-100525428097
ISBN-13978-0525428091
Publication Date09/01/2015
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About Edwidge Danticat (Author) : Edwidge Danticat is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Edwidge Danticat include Brown Girl, Brownstones (Contemporary Classics by Women), Th... more
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About Leslie Staub (Illustrator) : Leslie Staub is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Leslie Staub include Whoever You Are, Whoever You Are/Quienquiera que seas, Quienquiera que ... more
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