Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level
6.0
Points
11.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
71425
Points per Word
0.000154
Page Count
231
Points per Page
0.047619
Description
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.