63 pages • 2 hours read
Jasmine WargaOther Words for Home
Fiction | Novel/Book in Verse | Middle Grade | Published in 2019A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Jasmine Warga’s Other Words for Home, 12-year-old Jude, a Syrian girl, relocates to Cincinnati, Ohio, with her pregnant mother to escape burgeoning violence in Syria. Jude navigates her new life in America, facing language barriers, cultural differences, and the challenges of adolescence while finding friendship and a sense of belonging through school and theater. The novel addresses themes of displacement and identity.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga captivates readers with its lyrical prose and authentic portrayal of a Syrian girl adapting to life in America. Praised for its emotional depth and realism, it offers a resonant perspective on immigration and identity. Some find the narrative pacing slow, but its heartfelt journey remains impactful and inspiring overall.
Who Should Read Other Words for Home?
Fans of poignant, lyrical storytelling suitable for middle-grade readers will cherish Other Words for Home by Jasmine Warga. This novel appeals to those who enjoyed diverse perspectives in Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha Lai or the resilience themes in Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan.
RecommendedReading Age
9-12yearsBook Details
Realistic Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
American Literature
Immigration / Refugee
Diversity
Race / Racism
Values/Ideas: Power & Greed
Emotions/Behavior: Fear
Identity: Race