Motherland

by Vijayaraghavan, Vineeta

TravelAlex Award/HonorIndiaGrowing UpFamilyDaughters, Sons, & Nonbinary OffspringGrandparentsParents & Parental Figures
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AR Book Level
6.0
AR Points
11
Word Count
71,425
Interest Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
68776 EN

About this book

Fifteen-year-old Maya, an American teenager born in Kerala, India, is sent to southern India for the summer to stay with her Aunt Reema and Uncle Sanjay while her parents' marriage faces difficulties. During her visit, Maya reconnects with her grandmother Ammamma, who cared for her during her early childhood years in Kerala. Through this journey, Maya gains insight into her family history, her heritage, and the rift between herself and her mother.

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