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Call me american (adapted for young adults), The extraordinary true story of a young somali immigrant., Abdi Nor Iftin

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Call me american (adapted for young adults), The extraordinary true story of a young somali immigrant., Abdi Nor Iftin

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Intended audience

900, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Call me american (adapted for young adults)

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Text Difficulty 4 - Text Difficulty 5

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Abdi Nor Iftin

Sub title

The extraordinary true story of a young somali immigrant.

Summary

Adapted from the adult memoir, this gripping story follows one boy's journey into young adulthood and offers an intimate account of modern immigraiton. Abdi Nor Iftin grew up amidst a blend of cultures, far from the United States. At home in Somalia, his mother entertained him with vivid folktales and bold stories detailing her rural, nomadic upbrinding. As he grew older, he spent his days following his father, a basketball player, through the bustling street of the capital city of Mogadishu. But when the threat of civil war reached Abdi's doorstep, his family was forced to flee to safety. Through the turbulent years of war, young Abdi found solace in popular American music and films. Nicknamed Abdi the American, he developed a proficiency for English that connected him—and his story—with news outlets and radio shows, and eventually gave him a shot at winning the annual U.S. visa lottery. Abdi shares every part of his journey, and his courageous account reminds readers that everyone deserves the chance to build a brighter future for themselves

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