It’s an extremely turbulent time politically, not only for our country, but for a sixteen-year-old Muslim girl who wears hijab. Format: Paperback. It terrifies her—they seem to come from two irreconcilable worlds—and Shirin has had her guard up for so long that she’s not sure she’ll ever be able to let it down. Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature!From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary novel about fear, first love, and the devastating impact of prejudice. Broché 9,74 € 9,74 € Recevez-le demain le 22 avril. ISBN 9780062866561 HarperTeen / HarperCollins Publishers . But then she meets Ocean James. From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary novel about fear, first love, and the devastating impact of prejudice. But then she meets Ocean James. To see what your friends thought of this book. A transcendent story about truth, love, and finding joy. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published It's 2002, a year after 9/11. Large expanse of water (5) Atlantic, Pacific, eg (5) Continent separator (5) Atlantic or Indian (5) Much of a world map (5) Very large amount (5) Synonyms, crossword answers and other related words for LARGE SEA [ocean] We hope that the following list of synonyms for the word ocean will help you to finish your crossword today. (It was also many, many others. by Mafi, Tahereh. Welcome back. A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tehereh Mafi has been reviewed by Focus on the Family’s marriage and parenting magazine. Tahereh Mafi. fiction contemporary romance young adult. by Tahereh Mafi Priya Ayyar Audiobook. It's 2002, a year after 9/11. But then she meets Ocean James, the first person who seems to want to get to know her. I hated how Shirin was treated by her peers and sympathised with her pain and anger. She tries to get by under the radar, but it's hard to do that when Ocean, a popular white boy, takes an interest in her-- and not just because of her culture. - Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series.' A Very Large Expanse of Sea. But then she meets Ocean James. by Tahereh Mafi. He’s the first person in forever who really seems to want to get to know Shirin. But then she meets Ocean James, the first person who seems to want to get to know her. by Tahereh Mafi. I was also a teenager during 9/11, it happened my sophomore year of high school, so I was essentially the same age as Shirin while all this was going on. From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary novel about fear, first love, and the devastating impact of prejudice. I thought women were gorgeous no matter what they wore, and I didn't think they owed anyone an explanation for their sartorial choices. Confronted with A Very Large Expanse of Sea, i.e. From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary novel about fear, first love, and the devastating impact of prejudice. People make assumptions about her based on the color of her skin and her headscarf. He’s the first person in forever who really seems to want to get to know Shirin. HPB condition ratings. It is 2002, and Shirin, a Muslim-American teenager, faces prejudice from the students and teachers at her school. He's the first person in forever who really seems to want to get to know Shirin. “If the decision you’ve made has brought you closer to humanity, then you’ve done the right thing.”. A Very Large Expanse of Sea. But then she meets Ocean James. Characters from different worlds that have whole galaxies to teach each other—and … A Very Large Expanse of Sea is an emotionally stunning tour de force, and a huge artistic accomplishment for Mafi. It's 2002, a year after 9/11. Tags. It takes place a year or two after 9/11. Digital Audio, MP3. close enough to hurt her, until she meets Ocean James. A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi After 9/11, Shirin is tired of being stereotyped as a result of her race, her religion, and the hijab she wears every day. Overview. It terrifies her—they seem to come from two irreconcilable worlds—and Shirin has had her guard up for so long that she’s not sure she’ll ever be able to let it down. But then she meets Ocean James. A Very Large Expanse of Sea, Tahereh Mafi, Harpercollins. Muslim, Contemporary, Prejudice & Racism,Gifts for Teens. The story of “A Very Large Expanse of Sea” takes place during the year 2002, about a year after the shocking event of 9/11. I read for relaxation, for entertainment, for escape. Sixteen year old Muslim girl who wears hijab your Goodreads account and finding joy '. 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