The Sky at Our Feet

Excellent story!!! I'm not surprised though having read and thoroughly enjoyed your other novels. Whilst in not an immigrant like Jason D, my ancestors came from India and settled in the Caribbean. I can relate his struggles to my the health battles that I have been fighting recently and to losing my dad a few months ago.

Great story fro Nadia Hashim. This is the fifth book of hers that I have read. It is different in that the whole story takes place in America yet it includes the Afghan background of the main characters mother. It is another winner in my opinion.

Always love to read books by this author never disappoints her readers. I have read all her books and looking forward to the next books she writes. Thank you.

I have enjoyed all of this author's previous books and was eagerly anticipating this latest one. This was an easy read but disappointing compared to the others. I found the storyline lacking in substance. It was silly and unbelievable. It seemed as though it was written for a younger audience. I hope the next one is better!

My loves to read this book .

Nadia Hashimi is a wonderful writer. I have read all her books and found them all difficult to put down. I can't wait for the next one!

If books should be mirrors, then Hashimi's The Sky at Our Feet is a floor-to-ceiling one.Informative but not preachy, this is a tale that covers a lot of ground (pardon the pun). Adventure, politics, health and science, and the sheer love of NYC all shine through. This is a book for both guys and gals: it's fast-paced enough to keep them turning the pages, has both a boy AND a girl as main characters, and teaches without being preachy. Highly recommended!"Do you know why we hang flags so far above our heads? Because we want to touch that sky, the sky that turns from blue to purple to pink and orange. You can find all colors in the sky. The sun, the moon, the stars, and the clouds-it has room for them all. That's why I love this country, my king. It is like the sky at our feet."

Jason discovers that his Afghan mother has lived illegally in the United States since his father's passing. After Jason's mother shares the details of his father's death, Jason realizes his mother could be deported if the authorities find out her visa and passport have expired.When 12-year-old Jason observes his mother being taken from her workplace by two officers, Jason fears the worst. He believes his mom will be sent back to Afghanistan, and he may never see her again. He thinks his only hope is to go to New York City to get to his Auntie Seema. The problem is that he has little money and doesn't know precisely where his aunt lives.After Jason blacks out at the train station, he bangs his head and winds up in the hospital. He meets Max, a girl his age, in the hospital with her problems. Together, they devise an elaborate plan to escape from the hospital. Jason sees this as his only chance to get to his aunt and be reunited with his mom.Author Nadia Hashimi has written a fast-paced, high-suspense novel about the fear of deportation. Want high stakes? This book delivers it as Hashimi's cliffhanger style left me at the edge of my seat at the end of several chapters. I recommend this story for 5th-6th grade readers. As a former elementary teacher in grades 2-6, I'm sure most children will enjoy this engaging novel.

I could not out this book down it was so fascinating. New York came alive through the adventures of the children.

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Nice delivary

Beginning is a bit slow the middle is exciting but then goes on too long. All in all not a bad read.

My wife loves this author and has all her books. A nother great read.