Samira Surfs by Rukhsanna Guidroz

Samira Surfs

Rukhsanna Guidroz

403 pages first pub 2021 (editions) user-added

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Samira Surfs by Rukhsanna Guidroz is a poignant and empowering novel in verse that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate stories of resilience, sisterhood, and the transformative power of self-discovery, particularly those interested in themes of social justice, girls' education, and the experiences of Rohingya Muslim girls.

Description

A middle-grade novel in verse about Samira, an eleven-year-old Rohingya refugee living in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, who finds peace and empowerment in a local surf club for girls.Samira thinks of her life as before and after: before the burning and...

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Community Reviews

3.77
based on 107 reviews

Moods

emotional: 90%

hopeful: 54%

adventurous: 36%

informative: 36%

inspiring: 36%

sad: 36%

challenging: 27%

reflective: 18%

lighthearted: 9%

tense: 9%


Pace

18% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
36% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

11% of readers chose Plot
55% of readers chose A mix
33% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

75% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus?

12% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
75% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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