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 Everything sad is untrue : (a true story)
 Author: Nayeri, Daniel

 Publisher:  Levine Querido (2020)

 Dewey: 304.8
 Classification: Biography
 Physical Description: 356 p.,  22 cm

 BTSB No: 668515 ISBN: 9781646140008
 Ages: 10-14 Grades: 5-9

 Subjects:
 Nayeri, Daniel
 Iranians -- Biography
 Immigrants -- Biography
 Genealogy
 Belonging (Social psychology)
 Oklahoma

Price: $22.58

Summary:
Daniel Nayeri tells the true story (with poetic license) of his life as an 11-year-old Iranian immigrant in Oklahoma struggling to be understood.

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Accelerated Reader Information:
   Interest Level: MG
   Reading Level: 5.30
   Points: 13.0   Quiz: 509792

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (+) (05/15/20)
   School Library Journal (+) (00/07/20)
   Booklist (+) (07/01/20)
 The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (+) (00/07/20)
 The Hornbook (00/11/20)

Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 07/01/2020 Gr 4–8— Nayeri weaves stories within stories in this fictionalized account of his formative years. He shares layers of rich information about life in Iran, refugee camps, and his experiences as an immigrant in the United States during the late 20th century. The themes of family, love, and truth are as strong as those of faith, endurance, memory, and storytelling as Khosrou (also known as Daniel) tries to tell the tales of his beautiful, complicated life and family. Nayeri provides clues about other characters without overexplaining them. Tough issues are discussed, particularly domestic violence, bullying, and life as a refugee and an immigrant, but there is levity, too. Khosrou's thoughts on Manwich sloppy joe sauce, using toilets in the U.S., and his father's overindulgence in Twinkies all lighten this tale. Without being didactic, the text communicates the universality of the human experience and the lack of empathy shown by some, not all, of those he encounters in the U.S. and in the refugee environments. The strongest developed characters are Daniel and his mother; however, readers experience varying levels of complexities of other characters like Daniel's father, stepfather, sister, teacher, and his friends (and enemies). VERDICT At once beautiful and painful, this timely story is highly recommended for middle grade readers.—Hilary Writt, formerly at Sullivan Univ., Lexington, KY - Copyright 2020 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

School Library Journal - 07/01/2020 - Copyright 2020 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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