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    Journeys of Hope and Fear
    Journeys of Hope and Fear
    Journeys of Hope and Fear
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    Journeys of Hope and Fear

    By Nidhi Desai

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    Follow the lives of immigrants from four countries who try to find their ways through the maze of cultural and linguistic challenges in their new American high school. Narrated by the characters, this story highlights their attempts to hold onto their heritage while forming new relationships.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLulu.com
    Release dateApr 28, 2017
    ISBN9781365925580
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