Praise for Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere "Lamana goes for and achieves realism here, carefully establishing the characters and setting before describing in brutal detail, beyond what is typical in youth literature, the devastating effects of Katrina-loss of multiple family members, reports of attacks in the Superdome, bodies drifting in the current and less-than-ideal shelter conditions. A powerful story of courage and survival, Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere celebrates the miraculous power of hope and love in the face of the unthinkable. But when Hurricane Katrina hits the Lower Nines of New Orleans, Armani realizes that being ten means being brave, watching loved ones die, and mustering all her strength to help her family weather the storm. It means she's older, wiser, more responsible. All her friends are coming to her party, her mama is making a big cake, and she has a good feeling about a certain wrapped box. Armani Curtis can think about only one thing: her tenth birthday. A ten-year-old girl learns the importance of family and community in this tale of love and hope set during the Hurricane Katrina disaster.
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