Bound To Stay Bound

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 You're amazing, Anna Hibiscus! (Anna Hibiscus Books)
 Author: Atinuke

 Publisher:  Candlewick Press (2025)

 Classification: Fiction
 Physical Description: 89 p., ill., 20 cm

 BTSB No: 074963 ISBN: 9781536238136
 Ages: 6-9 Grades: 1-4

 Subjects:
 Family life -- Fiction
 Nigerians -- Fiction
 Grandfathers -- Fiction
 Grandparent-grandchild relationship -- Fiction

Price: $15.89

Summary:
Anna is worried. Her twin brothers have boundless energy. They won't stop climbing and they can't keep out of trouble! Meanwhile Grandfather is tired and can't stay awake.

 Illustrator: Tobia, Lauren

Reviews:
   Kirkus Reviews (+) (07/15/17)
   School Library Journal (+) (10/01/25)

Full Text Reviews:

School Library Journal - 10/01/2025 Gr 2–4—The incomparable Ana Hibiscus is back with new adventures and life experiences with her family in Lagos, Nigeria. While the first story in this collection focuses on Ana's frustration for getting blamed every time her little brothers cause trouble, the rest of the stories focus on Ana and her family getting over the death of their beloved grandfather. With range and sensitivity, the stories follow Ana and her siblings as they encounter denial, sorrow, rage, and eventual acceptance with the loving help of their family and friends. Atinuke doesn't flinch from real pain and emotions here, and young readers will respect and relate. As always, black and white illustrations accompany each story and provide a welcome visual to the delightful characters and antics on the page. VERDICT Recommended for all collections. - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.

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