HomeForty Words for Love Hardcover by Aisha Saeed 2023 Contemporary Romance
Forty Words for Love Hardcover by Aisha Saeed 2023 Contemporary Romance
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ISBN-10:0593326466LC Classification Number:PZ7.1.S24Fo 2023Item Length:8.5 inReviews:"Filled with Aisha Saeed's dazzling writing and profound insight into the human heart, Forty Words for Love is a tale of shimmering magic and searing heartbreak, a story of unexpected adversaries and surprising allies, and an unforgettable romance that's equal parts gentle and powerful." --Anna-Marie McLemore, author of National Book Award longlist selection Self-Made BoysAuthor:Aisha Saeedbrand:Penguin Young Readers GroupLanguage:EnglishItem Width:5.9 inIntended Audience:Young Adult AudienceItem Weight:14.8 OzFormat:HardcoverNumber of Pages:304 PagesItem Height:1.2 inSynopsis:In this luminous young adult novel by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed, two teen protagonists grow from friends to something more in the aftermath of a tragedy in their magical town. Moonlight Bay is a magical place--or it was once. After a tragic death mars the town, the pink and lavender waters in the bay turn gray, and the forest that was a refuge for newcomers becomes a scourge to the townspeople. Almost overnight, the entire town seems devoid of life and energy. The tourists have stopped coming. And the people in the town are struggling. This includes the two teens at the heart of our story: Yasmine and Rafay. Yasmine is a child of the town, and her parents are trying and failing to make ends meet. Rafay is an immigrant, a child of Willow Forest. The forest of Moonlight Bay was where people from Rafay's community relocated when their home was destroyed. Except Moonlight Bay is no longer a welcoming refuge, and tensions between the townspeople and his people are growing. Yasmine and Rafay have been friends since Rafay first arrived, nearly ten years ago. As they've gotten older, their friendship has blossomed. Not that they would ever act on these feelings. The forest elders have long warned that falling in love with "outsiders" will lead to devastating consequences for anyone from Willow Forest. But is this actually true? Can Yasmine and Rafay find a way to be together despite it all?, In this tender genre-bending young adult novel by New York Times bestselling author Aisha Saeed, two teen protagonists grow from friends to something more in the aftermath of a tragedy in their magical town. Moonlight Bay is a magical place-or it was once. After a tragic death mars the town, the pink and lavender waters in the bay turn gray, and the forest that was a refuge for newcomers becomes a scourge to the townspeople. Almost overnight, the entire town seems devoid of life and energy. The tourists have stopped coming. And the people in the town are struggling. This includes the two teens at the heart of our story- Yasmine and Rafay. Yasmine is a child of the town, and her parents are trying and failing to make ends meet. Rafay is an immigrant, a child of Willow Forest. The forest of Moonlight Bay was where people from Rafay's community relocated when their home was destroyed. Except Moonlight Bay is no longer a welcoming refuge, and tensions between the townspeople and his people are growing. Yasmine and Rafay have been friends since Rafay first arrived, nearly ten years ago. As they've gotten older, their friendship has blossomed. Not that they would ever act on these feelings. The forest elders have long warned that falling in love with "outsiders" will lead to devastating consequences for anyone from Willow Forest. But is this actually true? Can Yasmine and Rafay find a way to be together despite it all?Grade From:Seventh GradePublisher:Penguin Young Readers GroupISBN-13:9780593326466Book Title:Forty Words for Lovegtin13:9780593326466Topic:Social Themes / Death & Dying, Magical Realism, General, People & Places / United States / GeneralGenre:Juvenile Fiction, Young Adult FictionLCCN:2023-010362Publication Year:2023
