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Fabiola Toussaint, newly arriving from Port‑au‑Prince, dreams of a better life on American Street. When her mother is held by U.S. immigration authorities, Fabiola is left to adjust to Detroit’s rough west side, a new school, and the antics of her loud cousins—Chantal, Donna, and Princess. Amid friendships, a surprising romance, and the challenges of teenage life, Fabiola confronts a perilous proposition that forces her to weigh the true cost of pursuing the American Dream.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Ibi Aanu Zoboi
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