Awards
- Nominated for Massachusetts Children's Book Award 2021
Overview
"Named to Oprah Magazine's Best Caribbean Books for Your 2021 reading list, imagination and adventure run wild in the most talked about middle grade debut of the year! A small village on a Jamaican island. A girl who doesn't remember the previous summer. A best friend who is no longer acting like one; a new girl who fills that hole in her heart. A summer of finding fallen mangos, creating made up games and dancing in the rain. Secrets she keeps from others...and herself. The courage to face the truth even in the toughest of storms. Inspired by the author's childhood experiences, When Life Give You Mangos is a celebration of island life as well as a rich, lyrical mystery. Read it...and don't spoil the unforgettable ending! A recommended read for classroom discussons and educators looking for diverse offerings. ""A heartfelt and accessible debut about friendship, memory, and forgiveness."" —Tae Keller, author of Newbery Medal winner When You Trap a Tiger ""A wonderful story with great heart, mystery, and insight. Kereen Getten is a bright new voice."" —Clare Vanderpool, author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest and Printz Honor book Navigating Early ""A heartwarming yet suspenseful debut about the strength of family, the turmoil of friendships lost and found, and most importantly, remembering who you are."" —Lynne Kelly, author of the Schneider award winner Song for a Whale "
Full Product Details
Author: Kereen Getten
Publisher: Random House USA Inc
Imprint: Delacorte Press
Dimensions:
Width: 14.60cm
, Height: 2.00cm
, Length: 21.70cm
Weight: 0.306kg
ISBN: 9780593310212
ISBN 10: 0593310217
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 20 October 2020
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
When Life Gives You Mangos is a wonderful story with great heart, mystery, and insight. What a treat to walk alongside Clara in her vibrant Jamaican home, through the peaks and valleys of the human experience -- heartache and joy, alienation and deep friendship, regret and redemption. Clara is the girl we all wish was our best friend--honest, spirited, and real. Kereen Getten is a bright new voice. Her writing strikes the perfect balance of beauty, depth, and a touch of mango! --Clare Vanderpool, author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest and Printz Honor book Navigating Early A heartfelt and accessible debut about friendship, memory, and forgiveness. --Tae Keller, author of When You Trap a Tiger
Author Information
Kereen Getten grew up in Jamaica where she would climb fruit trees in the family garden and eat as much mango, guinep and pear as she could without being caught. She now lives in Birmingham with her family and writes stories about her childhood experiences. When Life Gives You Mangos is her debut novel. Visit her on Twitter @kereengetten or on Instagram @Kezywrites.
