Named to Oprah Magazine\'s Best Caribbean Books for Your 2021 reading list, imagination and adventure run wild in the most talked about middle grade debut of the year! A small village on a Jamaican island.
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When Life Gives You Mangos is her debut novel.
She now lives in Birmingham with her family and writes stories about her childhood experiences. --Lynne Kelly, author of the Schneider award winner Song for a Whale About author(s): Kereen Getten grew up in Jamaica where she would climb fruit trees in the family garden and eat as much mango, guinep and pear as she could without being caught. --Clare Vanderpool, author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest and Printz Honor book Navigating Early A heartwarming yet suspenseful debut about the strength of family, the turmoil of friendships lost and found, and most importantly, remembering who you are.
Kereen Getten is a bright new voice. --Tae Keller, author of Newbery Medal winner When You Trap a Tiger A wonderful story with great heart, mystery, and insight.
A heartfelt and accessible debut about friendship, memory, and forgiveness.
Read it...and don\'t spoil the unforgettable ending! A recommended read for classroom discussons and educators looking for diverse offerings.
Inspired by the author\'s childhood experiences, When Life Give You Mangos is a celebration of island Life as well as a rich, lyrical mystery.
The courage to face the truth even in the toughest of storms.
Secrets she keeps from others...and herself.
A summer of finding fallen mangos, creating made up games and dancing in the rain.
A best friend who is no longer acting like one; a new girl who fills that hole in her heart.
A girl who doesn\'t remember the previous summer.
Named to Oprah Magazine\'s Best Caribbean Books for Your 2021 reading list, imagination and adventure run wild in the most talked about middle grade debut of the year! A small village on a Jamaican island
