Call Me Adnan by Reem Faruqi is a moving verse novel for middle grade readers that follows a Pakistani American family through grief, change, and the slow process of healing. Written with warmth and sensitivity, it captures the confusion and quiet courage that can come with loss.
This heartfelt story explores family, identity, memory, and belonging in a voice that feels both intimate and accessible. Readers who enjoy emotionally rich fiction will find a thoughtful, hopeful journey that gently shows how love can remain present even in difficult times.
