Jessye has each foot in two very different worlds: her grandmother Nana’s rural village, rooted in Maori tradition, and her irresponsible mom’s city existence. Although she loves Nana fiercely, Jessye misses her flighty mom and decides to give living with her one more chance.

Related: Intermediate (ages 9-14), New Zealand, Oceania, Realistic Fiction

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• ISBN: 9780823421497
• Author: Hollyer, Belinda
• Published: 2008, Holiday House
• Themes: Culture, Family, Maori, problem
• Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), New Zealand, Oceania, Realistic Fiction
• No. of pages: 170