No Laughter Here

First published: January 23, 2007

Description

Even though they were born in different countries, Akilah and Victoria are true best friends. 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?

Subjects

Fiction Juvenile Fiction Friendship, fiction Schools, fiction African americans, fiction New york (n.y.), fiction Children's fiction African Americans Coming of age Female circumcision Friendship Nigerian Americans

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