Books like The Year I Flew Away by Marie Arnold
Ten‑year‑old Gabrielle leaves her Haitian homeland for her uncle’s Brooklyn apartment, where cultural differences and classmates’ taunts leave her feeling isolated and bullied. In a desperate bid for acceptance and power, she makes a questionable pact with a witch, setting in motion a series of extraordinary events that confront her about identity, friendship, and the true meaning of home. As Gabrielle navigates the supernatural and the everyday challenges of adolescence, she learns that courage and community can transform even the most frightening moments.
First publish date: 2021
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Marie Arnold
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