{"product_id":"9780063079298","title":"No Laughter Here","description":"\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\/Contributor(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eWilliams-Garcia, Rita\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuill Tree Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\/25\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"\"\u003eNEW\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this groundbreaking novel about challenging social issues, Coretta Scott King Award winner Rita Williams-Garcia uses her vividly realistic voice to highlight an often taboo practice that affects millions of girls around the world every year, and to explore a perspective not often depicted in YA fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven though they were born in different countries, Akilah and Victoria share a seemingly unbreakable friendship. But Victoria has been acting strange ever since she returned from her summer in Nigeria, where she had a special coming-of-age ceremony. Why does proud Victoria, named for a queen, slouch at her desk and answer the teacher's questions in a whisper? And why won't she laugh with Akilah anymore?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAkilah's name means \"intelligent,\" and she is determined to find out what's wrong. But when she learns the terrible secret Victoria is hiding, she suddenly has even more questions. The only problem is, they might not be the kind that have answers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePreviously available only as an ebook, this remarkable novel is now back in print!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow can one friend fight for another when the enemy is a tradition she doesn’t understand?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Powerful Coming-of-Age Story:\u003c\/b\u003e When a summer trip to Nigeria for a \"special ceremony\" leaves Victoria silent and broken, her best friend Akilah will stop at nothing to find out why.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExploring Cultural Differences:\u003c\/b\u003e A moving look at the clash between a modern American viewpoint and ancient traditions, and the devastating secrets they can hide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTackling Taboo Subjects:\u003c\/b\u003e This unflinching young adult novel bravely explores the difficult topic of female genital mutilation (FGM) with sensitivity and grace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Banned Books Favorite:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for readers who love thought-provoking and frequently challenged books, this novel sparks important conversations about global issues and a young girl’s fight for her friend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46866117624063,"sku":"9780063079298","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0452\/0886\/2873\/files\/9780063079298_s600x595.jpg?v=1781543811","url":"https:\/\/massivebookshop.com\/de\/products\/9780063079298","provider":"MASSIVE BOOKSHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}