About the Author
Elizabeth Acevedo
ISBN 9780062882769
Rs. 640
HarperCollins
Clap When You Land
Who it's for: Young adult readers and fans of novels in verse
Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people. In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal's office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash. Separated by distance -- and Papi's secrets -- the two girls are forced to face a new reality in which their father is dead and their lives are forever altered. And then, when it seems like they've lost. everything of their father, they learn of each other.
Highlights
- Novel in verse by Elizabeth Acevedo, author of The Poet X
- New York Times bestseller in young adult hardcover
- Told from the perspectives of two sisters who have never met
- Explores grief, family secrets, and the bond between siblings
- Set between the Dominican Republic and New York City
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Questions about this book
What is the book about?
It follows two teenage girls, Camino and Yahaira, who live in different countries and discover they are sisters after their father dies in a plane crash.
Is this a novel in verse?
Yes, it is written in verse, which is a style of poetry that tells a story.
Who is the author?
Elizabeth Acevedo, who is known for her young adult novels in verse.
What are the main themes?
The book explores grief, family secrets, the bond between sisters, and the experience of Dominican Americans.
Is it a bestseller?
Yes, it was a New York Times bestseller in the young adult hardcover category.