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by Arvin Ahmadi (Author)
At turns uplifting and devastating, this coming-of-age novel gives an incisive look at identity and what it means to find yourself by running away.
"Arvin Ahmadi has written a novel that is authentic, hilarious, and heart-wrenching all at once."--Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give Eighteen-year-old Amir Azadi always knew coming out to his Muslim family would be messy--he just didn't think it would end in an airport interrogation room. But when faced with a failed relationship, bullies, and blackmail, running away to Rome is his only option. Right? Soon, late nights with new friends and dates in the Sistine Chapel start to feel like second nature . . . until his old life comes knocking on his door. Now, Amir has to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth to a US Customs officer, or risk losing his hard-won freedom.Author Biography
Arvin Ahmadi grew up outside Washington, DC. He graduated from Columbia University and has worked in the tech industry. When he's not reading or writing books, he can be found watching late-night talk show interviews and editing Wikipedia pages. Down and Across is his first novel, followed by Girl Gone Viral.
Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 0.87 x 8.19 x 5.43 IN
Publication Date: September 28, 2021
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: How It All Blew Up
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 8
