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Embrace the Chicken (Orca Currents) Paperback – November 17, 2020

by Mahtab Narsimhan (Author)
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Shivani only left Mumbai a few months ago.

But she isn't feeling like such an outsider anymore. She likes her new school and she finally has a best friend. But when her mother volunteers for the school's annual fundraiser, Shivani is sure she will completely embarrass her. Especially if she cooks one of the "stinky" dishes that Shivani loves but is too ashamed to eat in front of her friends.

On the day of the fair, the moment Shivani walks into the gym, she knows her worst fears have come true: the unmistakable scent of Indian spices is in the air. But then she sees that dozens of people are lined up at her mom's stall. It's the most popular one!

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

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  1. Reading age
    9 - 12 years
  2. Print length
    120 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    HL530L
  6. Dimensions
    5 x 0.31 x 7.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Orca Book Publishers
  8. Publication date
    November 17, 2020
  9. ISBN-10
    1459827430
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1459827431
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"Narsimhan presents an honest look at the dilemmas faced by teens as they transition from one culture to another, while simultaneously showing the strength of familial support and love. This quick read in the Orca Currents series is filled with angst tinged with humor and explores topics relevant to the lives of teens." ― Booklist

"This is an honest, heartwarming story that any student will understand because teens need to fit in, cultural differences or not. Perhaps reading this well-written story will help teens support those who are different no matter what their differences may be." ― CM: Canadian Review of Materials

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Shivani might actually die of embarrassment.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Orca Book Publishers; 2nd edition (November 17, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1459827430
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1459827431
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 - 12 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ HL530L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.31 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 5 ratings

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Mahtab Narsimhan is an award-winning author with numerous acclaimed books in the fantasy, horror, mystery, and contemporary genres. Many of her books have landed on prestigious award lists, and her debut novel, The Third Eye, won the Silver Birch Fiction Award. She is inspired by the desire to make sense of the world through stories and is deeply committed to representing diversity in her books. Please visit www.mahtabnarsimhan.com for more information.

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Rae Knightly
5.0 out of 5 stars When mom embarrasses you in front of your friends, but it turns out she's actually really cool.
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2019
Fun read for middle-graders who, I'm sure, will easily relate to young Shivani who feels her mom is constantly embarrassing her in front of the 'cool' kids in school. But, in the end, who wouldn't want to 'embrace the chicken'? I know I would, especially after reading all the spicy, mouth-watering anecdotes.
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L. J. Rinaldi
4.0 out of 5 stars Trying so hard to fit in
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2019
This is rather a cute, quick read about a girl, Shivani, who is trying to desperitly be like all the other white Canadians that she sees around her. Her family only recently emgrated, and she wants so much to fit in, that she eats white bread sandwiches, rather than Indian food, so she doesn't look weird. She wears jeans, instead of a sari, and she does not let any of her friend come to her home, because she is embarrassed that her mother doesn't speak good English yet.

This gentle book, told from Shivani's point of view, shows that things are not the way they seem. That people will not shun her because of her mother, or her mother's cooking, or her mother's use of English. That instead, they will embrace her.

It is a common fear, that of not fitting in, and this is a well done take on it.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A beutifully written coming of age story about hope and acceptance
Reviewed in Canada on May 12, 2019
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Orca Currents are short high-interest novels with contemporary themes written specifically for middle-school students reading below grade level. Ms. Narsimhan's new novel "Embrace the Chicken" is an excellent addition to this collection. New immigrant, Shivani, is starting to settle into her new life in Canada. She likes her school and has a best friend. The problem is she's achieved this by rejecting her culture. When her mom volunteers to cook for the school's fundraiser, Shivani is devastated. Will her mom prepare a 'stinky' curry and embarrass her?
This is a beautifully written coming of age story about hope and acceptance.
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Rae Knightly
5.0 out of 5 stars When mom embarrasses you in front of your friends, but it turns out she's actually really cool.
Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2019
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Fun read for middle-graders who, I'm sure, will easily relate to young Shivani who feels her mom is constantly embarrassing her in front of the 'cool' kids in school. But, in the end, who wouldn't want to 'embrace the chicken'? I know I would, especially after reading all the spicy, mouth-watering anecdotes.
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