ABOUT THIS BOOK

THE FINCH FAMILY did not know that five refugees landed from Africa on the day they went to the airport to welcome the family sponsored by their church. The Finch family only knew about the four refugees they were meeting - Andre, Celestine, Mattu, and Alake - mother, father, teenage son and daughter.

Soon Jared realizes that the good guys are not always innocent, and he must make a decision that could change the fate of both families. This story presents many points of view and a fresh perspective on doing the right thing.


REVIEWS

Starred Review, Publishers Weekly, September 17, 2007:
"Crackling language and nailbiting cliffhangers provide an easy way into the novel's big ideas, transforming topics that can often seem distant and abstract into a grippingly immediate reading experience."



ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Caroline B. Cooney is the author of many acclaimed books for young adults, including the Janie Quartet featuring The Face on the Milk Carton. She lives in Madison, Connecticut, and New York City.


AWARDS

WINNER 2007 - ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers
WINNER 2008 - NCSS/CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies
NOMINEE 2008 - Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Young Adult Novel
WINNER 2007 - Christopher Award



RELATED LINKS

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