About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the stress of a family medical crisis or feels disconnected from a grandparent with a different cultural or linguistic background. In Farah Rocks Florida, a sixth grader is sent to stay with her strict, Arabic speaking grandmother while her younger brother undergoes heart surgery. Through Farah's passion for geology, she learns to navigate the discomfort of new surroundings and bridge the generational gap. This gentle contemporary story is perfect for ages 8 to 12. It provides a mirror for Arab American families and a window for others into the nuances of immigrant family life, while focusing on the universal themes of anxiety, resilience, and finding common ground in unexpected places.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book addresses childhood chronic illness and surgery directly but with a hopeful, secular lens. The medical stress is realistic, showing the strain it puts on parents and the resulting displacement of siblings.
