The Year I Flew Away
The Year I Flew Away
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2021
Book Brief
256
Novel • Fiction
Brooklyn, New York • 1980s
2021
Middle grade
8-12 years
Super Short Summary
The Year I Flew Away by Marie Arnold follows Gabrielle, a young Haitian immigrant navigating life in Brooklyn. With the help of magic, she grapples with cultural identity, belonging, and self-discovery, learning valuable lessons about authenticity and acceptance in her new environment.
Fantastical
Adventurous
Inspirational
Hopeful
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
1,417 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Marie Arnold's The Year I Flew Away offers a heartfelt glimpse into immigration and identity through a magical realism lens. Praised for its engaging narrative and relatable protagonist, it effectively tackles complex themes for a young audience. However, some critics feel the fantasy elements occasionally overshadow the core message. Overall, it's an enchanting read.
Who Should Read The Year I Flew Away?
Readers who enjoy The Year I Flew Away by Marie Arnold are typically middle-grade fans of heartwarming immigration stories with a touch of magic. Similar to fans of Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai or Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, they appreciate tales of identity, resilience, and cultural adjustment.
1,417 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
256
Novel • Fiction
Brooklyn, New York • 1980s
2021
Middle grade
8-12 years
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