Hope in the Valley
Hope in the Valley by Mitali Perkins is a middle-grade novel published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) on July 11, 2023. This 304-page book delves into themes of grief, friendship, and family as it follows twelve-year-old Indian-American Pandita Paul, who struggles with change and the loss of her mother. Set against the backdrop of a community facing a housing crisis, Pandita’s journey begins as she grapples with her feelings about starting middle school and the impending demolition of a cherished mansion.
Readers will find a narrative that explores Pandita’s internal conflicts and her relationships with family and friends. As she navigates her summer break, which she initially plans to spend in solitude, the announcement of the mansion’s destruction forces her to confront her emotions and take a stand. The story addresses social themes related to community and family dynamics, providing insight into the challenges of growing up amidst significant changes.
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Hope in the Valley, from National Book Award Nominee Mitali Perkins, is a middle-grade novel exploring grief, friendship, family, and growing up in a community facing a housing crisis.
Twelve-year-old Indian-American Pandita Paul doesn’t like change. She’s not ready to start middle school and leave the comforts of childhood behind. Most of all, Pandita doesn’t want to feel like she’s leaving her mother, who died a few years ago, behind. After a falling out with her best friend, Pandita is planning to spend most of her summer break reading and writing in her favorite secret space: the abandoned but majestic mansion across the street.
But then the unthinkable happens. The town announces that the old home will be bulldozed in favor of new—maybe affordable—housing. With her family on opposing sides of the issue, Pandita must find her voice—and the strength to move on—in order to give her community hope.
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