An American Brat by Bapsi Sidhwa

An American Brat

Bapsi Sidhwa

336 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction young adult challenging reflective medium-paced
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An American Brat by Bapsi Sidhwa is a captivating read for young adult readers who are eager to explore themes of identity, cultural exchange, and self-discovery, as well as those who appreciate stories about strong, independent women navigating love, family, and the complexities of growing up.

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Feroza Ginwalla, a pampered, protected 16-year-old Pakistani girl, is sent to America by her parents, who are alarmed by the fundamentalism overtaking Pakistan — and their daughter. Hoping that a few months with her uncle, an MIT grad student, wil...

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