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Mira in the Present Tense

by Sita Brahmachari
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2014 USBBY Outstanding International Books List
VOYA Top Shelf Fiction for Middle School Readers 2013
The Best Children's Books of the Year 2014, Bank Street College
Twelve-year-old Mira comes from a chaotic, artistic, and outspoken family in which it's not always easy to be heard. As her beloved Nana Josie's health declines, Mira begins to discover the secrets of those around her and also starts to keep some of her own. An incredibly insightful, honest novel exploring the delicate balance of life and death, but keeps the celebration of friendship, culture, and life at its heart.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.5
  • Lexile® Measure:870
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:4-5