About the book
In a novel-in-verse that brims with grief and love, National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo writes about the devastation of loss, the difficulty of forgiveness, and the bittersweet bonds that shape our lives.
Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people…
In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal’s office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash.
Separated by distance—and Papi’s devastating family secrets—the two teenage sisters are forced to face a new reality in which their father is dead and their lives are forever altered.
And then, when it seems like they’ve lost everything of their father, they learn of each other.
Great for summer reading or anytime! Clap When You Land is a Today show pick for \"25 children’s books your kids and teens won’t be able to put down this summer!\"
Plus don't miss Elizabeth Acevedo's The Poet X and With the Fire on High!
- Two Sisters, Two Worlds: Camino in the Dominican Republic and Yahaira in New York City live separate lives, completely unaware that the father they both adore is the same man.
- A Life-Altering Tragedy: When their father's plane crashes, both girls are plunged into a grief that unearths a lifetime of secrets and lies.
- A Lyrical Novel in Verse: Told from dual perspectives, this powerful story unfolds in stunning, poetic verse that captures the heartbreak and hope of finding family.
- Navigating Grief and Forgiveness: Forced to connect, Camino and Yahaira must navigate their shared sorrow and decide if they can forgive the hero who was also a stranger.
Editions of Clap When You Land
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062882776
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062882783
Read an Excerpt
In a novel-in-verse that brims with grief and love, National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo writes about the devastation of loss, the difficulty of forgiveness, and the bittersweet bonds that shape our lives.
Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people…
In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal’s office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash.
Separated by distance—and Papi’s devastating family secrets—the two teenage sisters are forced to face a new reality in which their father is dead and their lives are forever altered.
And then, when it seems like they’ve lost everything of their father, they learn of each other.
Great for summer reading or anytime! Clap When You Land is a Today show pick for \"25 children’s books your kids and teens won’t be able to put down this summer!\"
Plus don't miss Elizabeth Acevedo's The Poet X and With the Fire on High!
- Two Sisters, Two Worlds: Camino in the Dominican Republic and Yahaira in New York City live separate lives, completely unaware that the father they both adore is the same man.
- A Life-Altering Tragedy: When their father's plane crashes, both girls are plunged into a grief that unearths a lifetime of secrets and lies.
- A Lyrical Novel in Verse: Told from dual perspectives, this powerful story unfolds in stunning, poetic verse that captures the heartbreak and hope of finding family.
- Navigating Grief and Forgiveness: Forced to connect, Camino and Yahaira must navigate their shared sorrow and decide if they can forgive the hero who was also a stranger.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clap When You Land about?
In a novel-in-verse that brims with grief and love, National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo writes about the devastation of loss, the difficulty of forgiveness, and the bittersweet bonds that shape our lives.
Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people…
In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal’s office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash.
Separated by distance—and Papi’s devastating family secrets—the two teenage sisters are forced to face a new reality in which their father is dead and their lives are forever altered.
And then, when it seems like they’ve lost everything of their father, they learn of each other.
Great for summer reading or anytime! Clap When You Land is a Today show pick for \"25 children’s books your kids and teens won’t be able to put down this summer!\"
Plus don't miss Elizabeth Acevedo's The Poet X and With the Fire on High!
- Two Sisters, Two Worlds: Camino in the Dominican Republic and Yahaira in New York City live separate lives, completely unaware that the father they both adore is the same man.
- A Life-Altering Tragedy: When their father's plane crashes, both girls are plunged into a grief that unearths a lifetime of secrets and lies.
- A Lyrical Novel in Verse: Told from dual perspectives, this powerful story unfolds in stunning, poetic verse that captures the heartbreak and hope of finding family.
- Navigating Grief and Forgiveness: Forced to connect, Camino and Yahaira must navigate their shared sorrow and decide if they can forgive the hero who was also a stranger.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Clap When You Land?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories in verse
Where can I read a sample of Clap When You Land?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062882776
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Clap When You Land?
Elizabeth Acevedo
Who is the Publisher of the book Clap When You Land?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Clap When You Land is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062882776) and ebook(ISBN 9780062882783)
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