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Reading age
8-12
Genre
Realistic fiction
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Publication date
August 1, 2021
A girl must stay strong for her family in a time of crisis.
Farah Hajjar, nicknamed by her friends Farah Rocks, has faced a tremendous change in her life. Her brother, Samir, has VSD, which means he was born with a hole in his heart. Her parents must always stay by his side during the surgery. So, they sent Farah to Florida to stay in a retirement condo with her strict grandmother (Sitti). Will Farah find a way to keep the worrying of her brother at bay?
This book is the fourth in the series, and I still need to read the first three. Luckily, I could understand what was happening because it explained a little about Farah’s world. I also learned about Farah’s Arabic heritage.
Her grandmother doesn’t speak English, and Farah initially struggles with their differences. I could relate to Farah as my grandparents don’t speak English, and I am concerned about when I will visit them this summer. I am trying my best to learn French; we will see.
Farah is a greek mythology enthusiast (like me!). She is also a natural geologist interested in stones and geography. She is sweet and always eager to learn new things.
I felt sorry for her little brother Samir and hoped he was feeling better.
The theme of Farah Rocks: Florida is always to have hope. I recommend this book to people needing a story that inspires humor and hope, a profound adventure that will put a smile on your face.
My rating
