Loneliness. Immigration. Friendship. Courage.
"The Weight of Water" is a heartwarming story that touches on the themes of loneliness, immigration, friendship, and courage. Through the eyes of Kasienka, a young immigrant struggling to find her place in a foreign land, we see the challenges that many face when moving to a new country. The book does an excellent job of exploring the hardships that Kasienka's mother faces, and how it affects their relationship. Despite all of this, the book manages to be uplifting, showing how friendship and quiet courage can overcome even the toughest obstacles. Overall, "The Weight of Water" is a must-read for anyone who loves a book that is both heartwarming and thought-provoking.
ISBN: 9781408830239
Authors:
Sarah Crossan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Date of Publication: 2013-01-03
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 8288 readers)
Description
Armed with a suitcase and an old laundry bag filled with clothes, Kasienka and her mother head for England. Life is lonely for Kasienka. At home her mother's heart is breaking and at school friends are scarce. But when someone special swims into her life, Kasienka learns that there might be more than one way for her to stay afloat. The Weight of Water is a startlingly original piece of fiction; most simply a brilliant coming of age story, it also tackles the alienation experienced by many young immigrants. Moving, unsentimental and utterly page-turning, we meet and share the experiences of a remarkable girl who shows us how quiet courage prevails.
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Loneliness. Immigration. Friendship. Courage.
"The Weight of Water" is a heartwarming story that touches on the themes of loneliness, immigration, friendship, and courage. Through the eyes of Kasienka, a young immigrant struggling to find her place in a foreign land, we see the challenges that many face when moving to a new country. The book does an excellent job of exploring the hardships that Kasienka's mother faces, and how it affects their relationship. Despite all of this, the book manages to be uplifting, showing how friendship and quiet courage can overcome even the toughest obstacles. Overall, "The Weight of Water" is a must-read for anyone who loves a book that is both heartwarming and thought-provoking.
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