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The Lines We Cross Paperback – 28 August 2018
by Randa Abdel-Fattah (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (160)
A remarkable story about the power of tolerance from one of the most important voices in contemporary Muslim literature, critically acclaimed author Randa Abdel-Fattah.
Michael likes to hang out with his friends and play with the latest graphic design software. His parents drag him to rallies held by their anti-immigrant group, which rails against the tide of refugees flooding the country. And it all makes sense to Michael.Until Mina, a beautiful girl from the other side of the protest lines, shows up at his school, and turns out to be funny, smart -- and a Muslim refugee from Afghanistan. Suddenly, his parents' politics seem much more complicated.Mina has had a long and dangerous journey fleeing her besieged home in Afghanistan, and now faces a frigid reception at her new prep school, where she is on scholarship. As tensions rise, lines are drawn. Michael has to decide where he stands. Mina has to protect herself and her family. Both have to choose what they want their world to look like.
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Praise for The Lines We Cross: A Kirkus Best Book for Young Adults 2017* "[T]his book could not be more necessary. Deserving of wide readership and discussion." -- Booklist, starred review* "A meditation on a timely subject that never forgets to put its characters and their stories first." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Abdel-Fattah (Where the Streets Had a Name) delivers an engaging romance within a compelling exploration of the sharply opposing beliefs that tear people apart, and how those beliefs can be transformed through human relationships." -- Publishers Weekly"Abdel-Fattah . . . is a master at conveying themes of tolerance, working in humor, and weaving multiple emotionally complex points of view. A timely and compassionate portrait of the devastating losses of refugees, political conflicts within a family and a nation, and the astounding capacity of young people to identify hate and yet act with empathy and love. A must-purchase for all collections." -- School Library Journal"A Romeo and Juliet story for our times . . . Abdel-Fattah offers young readers immeasurable perspective into a present-day crisis." -- BookPage"Timely, relevant and quite thought-provoking." -- RT Book Reviews"An unflinching look at refugees, immigration, religion and Islamophobia . . . This timely book explores the emotionally and politically charged atmosphere behind immigration . . . putting personal stories to issues many only read about in the news." -- BustlePraise for Where the Streets Had a Name: *"This novel is an important addition to a very small body of existing books that tell the Palestinian story for young people, and an intensely realistic setting brings that story to life. It is full of humor, adventure, and family love, but doesn't try to hide the heartbreaking and often bitter reality of life under Occupation. Abdel-Fattah manages to walk the line of truth-telling and sensitivity." -- School Library Journal, starred review"Hayaat's immediate, wry, and irreverent narrative intensifies the story of anguished struggle and Palestinian politics . . . The suspense builds . . . to heartbreaking revelations." -- Booklist"A refreshing and hopeful teen perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian dilemma." -- Kirkus Reviews"Abdel-Fattah (Does My Head Look Big in This?) crafts a classic quest . . . The heroine's courage, warmth, and humor despite mounting challenges will win over readers." -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Ten Things I Hate About Me: "Written with insight, humor and sensitivity, Abdel-Fattah introduces a winning Muslim-Australian heroine who discovers that 'honesty is liberating.'" -- Kirkus Reviews"The teen's present-tense narrative is as hilarious as the narrator's in Abdel-Fattah's first book and is just as honest about the shocking prejudice against Muslims. Teens will love the free-flowing, funny dialogue, even as they recognize their own ways of covering up who they are." -- Booklist"The author brings a welcome sense of humor to Jamilah's insights about her culture, and she is equally adept at more delicate scenes. . . . For all the defining details, Jamilah is a character teens will readily relate to." -- Publishers Weekly"Beautifully written with well-developed characters, this novel raises very relevant questions about racism and identity that teens of any culture or religion will relate to." -- Romantic Times"The book will . . . appeal to teens who like stories about outsiders finding their place in the world." -- School Library JournalPraise for Does My Head Look Big In This?: * "This breakthrough debut novel . . . [is a] funny, touching contemporary narrative [that] will grab teens everywhere." -- Booklist, starred review* "Amal... emerges a bright, articulate heroine true to herself and her faith. Abdel-Fattah's fine first novel offers a world of insight." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Refreshing . . . a valuable book." -- New York Times Book Review"[A] witty, sensitive debut." -- People Magazine"With an engaging narrator at the helm, Abdel-Fattah's debut novel should open the eyes of many a reader . . . Using a winning mix of humor and sensitivity, Abdel-Fattah ably demonstrates that her heroine is, at heart, a teen like any other. This debut should speak to anyone who has felt like an outsider for any reason." -- Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Randa Abdel-Fattah is an award-winning author, former attorney, and an expert on Islamaphobia in Australia. She is the author of the critically acclaimed novels Does My Head Look Big In This? and Ten Things I Hate About Me, as well as the middle-grade novel Where the Streets Had a Name. Ms. Abdel-Fattah lives in Sydney, Australia, with her husband and their children.
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David z.
5.0 out of 5 stars Aussie guy and Muslim girl falling in love is so cute.
Reviewed in India on 3 January 2019
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It's very good...this book really teaches us that there can be love between 2 people of opposite world...just loved it.
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Cathyn
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful book about how hate is passed down from one ...
Reviewed in the United States on 7 October 2017
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This is a wonderful book about how hate is passed down from one generation to the next. How instead of spewing the hate they "know" and opening up to really see the people they are supposed to hate. The book is set up going back and forth between characters so you get to feel how a singular event affects both character.
I could not put this book down. I even took this book with me while walking my dog, I have a true hard cover book. I would would read while walkjng or taking breaks and sitting on the grass to read.
The book is very compling and tells the story of hatred , and a little Romeo and Juliette, in a fresh manner and not so obvious manner.
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Bilal Hafeez
5.0 out of 5 stars Should be a film!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 April 2018
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Gripping,timely and thought provoking. An engrossing read for teens and adults alike. Poses complex questions and emotions with empathy and understanding. Highly recommended.
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The Shenners
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderfully written story with incisive commentary on race and immigration
Reviewed in the United States on 31 July 2017
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This book juxtaposes two teens from vastly different backgrounds and through their interactions and relationship, offers insightful commentary on racism, xenophobia, and Islamophobia. While Mina, who is Afghan and Muslim, struggles to find her place in a new environment where she is in the minority, Michael starts to unpack his privilege and internalized biases that he's acquired growing up in a very white environment with a parent who preaches anti-immigration rhetoric. It can be tough to write about race and privilege from the perspective of a white person in a way that doesn't objectify people of color, but Randa Abdel-Fattah pulls it off well and manages to develop Michael's character without reducing Mina to a lesson for him to learn from.
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SHAMBHAVI SRIVASTAVA
5.0 out of 5 stars Higly recommended
Reviewed in India on 28 September 2020
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Amazing packaging and wonderful book
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disco
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 February 2018
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My teenage daughter loved this book, a real page turner.
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yadunandan
3.0 out of 5 stars A poignant accodestroying living in this lovely world by drawing unreasonable lines
Reviewed in India on 1 August 2022
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Kelly Page
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Reviewed in the United States on 23 July 2019
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Well written piece on the lines that our culture draws and how they can become a place of comfort or challenge.
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Yi Ding
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written besides poorly executed moral (School Project)
Reviewed in the United States on 1 November 2019
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The book, The Lines We Cross written by Randa Abdel-Fattah is a story about college drama and the immigrant situation in Australia. Randa Abdel-Fattah is the author of 12 books, and most of them are romance or drama. The book tries to push the message that immigration should be encouraged in Australia and immigrants should be given respect. Legitimate points against immigration are avoided, with arguments against immigration being presented as flawed and misguided with no real explanation. One example would be the dismissal of immigration's negative effect on unemployment. The books take place in modern-day Australia, around a college called Victoria College. The plot of the book revolves around a romance between a girl named Mina and a boy named Micheal. Micheal is a hard-working and enthusiastic jock who loosely holds the same anti-immigrant beliefs as his parents at the beginning of the book. Mina is a passionate and intelligent Afganistan warzone immigrant who arrived by boat. Micheal’s parents may go against the author’s view, but the author still bothers to give them distinct personalities with the father being easy-going and nice while his mother is more caring and refined. As the story progresses Micheal goes through a period of self-discovery, as he breaks out of the path his parents set for him and starts questioning the values imposed on him. Mina helps kick-start Micheal’s change by questioning his assumptions about immigrants through the relationship she slowly develops with him. Micheal’s parents don’t act as antagonists as they are still caring throughout Micheal’s rebellion. The main antagonist is named Terrance, a generic shameless spoiled teen who is Micheal’s friend at the beginning of the book. Terrance is shown constantly making life hard for Mina due to her background. Micheal later realizes this and stands up against Terrance, destroying their friendship. The protagonists like Micheal and Mina often are believable and well written out but antagonists like Terrance are often one dimensional and are exclusively racists with no attempted self-justification. Due to the one dimensional characters in the book and their dismissal of legitimate problems of immigration, the story comes off as preachy; but it is better than the thoughtless regurgitation of morals I thought it would be when I picked it up. The book itself has well-written dialogue and is decent if you ignore the preachy tone. I would recommend the book. (Used Grammarly)
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HDWY
4.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on 17 May 2019
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My 16-year-old but his first and I read it soon there after. We both learned a lot about this true and sad yet uplifting and inspiring life story. Any young person who reads this might feel a little guilty Giving excuses to why they cannot…
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