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The sky at Our Feet is a contemporary tale of identity, immigration and family. Jason learns that his Afghan mother has been living in the United States illegally ever since his father was killed in Afghanistan. Overwhelmed by fear that she will be deported, he decides to escape to New York City in hopes of finding a relative who can help them both.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Nadia Hashimi
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