Danielle Eileen Carden Eileen Carden itibaren Valad, Gujarat, الهند itibaren Valad, Gujarat, الهند

This is a wonderful book for reluctant readers. Teen pregnancy + narrative-in-poem-form makes my students willing to read it. I have yet to hand this to a kid and not have them finish it in over three days.

I love it because it is very creative and imaginative. It is thrilling and enjoyable.

This was one of the 2010 RUSA Notable Books winners. For the complete list, go to http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rus...