Sky at Our Feet

Description: A young boy fears that his mother, an illegal immigrant from Afghanistan, has been deported, so he runs away to New York City to find help. A timely and poignant story about contemporary Muslims by the acclaimed author of "One Half from the East."

Brief description:

Nadia Hashimi is a pediatrician turned international bestselling novelist and daughter of Afghan immigrants. She is the author of four books for adults: The Pearl that Broke Its Shell, A House Without Windows, When the Moon Is Low, and Sparks Like Stars, as well as the middle grade novels One Half from the East and The Sky at Our Feet. She lives with her family in the Washington, DC, suburbs.

Review Quotes:

"Jason's strong narrative voice illustrates the plight of a family torn apart and what it means to be an American child of an undocumented parent." - Booklist

★ "A winsome supporting cast, snappy dialogue, and nonstop adventures just shy of fantastic make this a thought-provoking, heartwarming page-turner." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"The story is fast-paced and engaging with sympathetic protagonists who raise thought-provoking contemporary issues. An absorbing read." - School Library Journal

★ "A gripping story about two brave children on the run in the Big Apple... An important book with a well-crafted plot that is sure to linger several days after readers finish it." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Jason's strong narrative voice illustrates the plight of a family torn apart and what it means to be an American child of an undocumented parent. His uncertainty about the future is palpable, and the kids' need to stay under the authorities' radar mirrors the dilemma of thousands of families in our country." - Booklist