The Language Inside by Holly Thompson

[slayground]

The Language Inside, a new verse novel by Holly Thompson, explores cultural identity, details different forms of communication, and tests the strength of relationships between relatives and friends, both at home and across the ocean. If Sarah Dessen and Melina Marchetta collaborated on a verse novel, this would be it. I strongly recommend it, and

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[boothyisawesome]

I just got a hardcover of this in the mail! I have her debut Orchards that I've been keeping since it's a verse novel (and therefore a fairly quick read) but have yet to get around to either, but I know I need to do so! Great review!

[slayground]

Good to hear from you! Let me know what you think when you read either or both of the books.