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Across So Many Seas
by Ruth Behar
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Superb middle grade generational saga following 4 Jewish girls throughout 4 generations, all forced to leave their homes due to various circumstances, starting with the Spanish Inquisition.
The book starts in 1492 during the Spanish Inquisition, when Jewish families were banned from Spain. The story of this particular family spans 500 years, and each of the 4 young girls must cross the sea and leave their home, with journeys from Spain to Turkey to Cuba and finally Miami in the early 2000s.
It's a book about family, generational trauma, and roots. It's about knowing where you belong even when you've been forced to leave your home. It's about knowing where you come from and those who came before you. It's about keeping traditions alive so that future generations can learn from the past.
The book starts in 1492 during the Spanish Inquisition, when Jewish families were banned from Spain. The story of this particular family spans 500 years, and each of the 4 young girls must cross the sea and leave their home, with journeys from Spain to Turkey to Cuba and finally Miami in the early 2000s.
It's a book about family, generational trauma, and roots. It's about knowing where you belong even when you've been forced to leave your home. It's about knowing where you come from and those who came before you. It's about keeping traditions alive so that future generations can learn from the past.