I Will Always Write Back

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Martin Ganda

Caitlin Alifirenka

The New York Times bestselling true story of an all-American girl and a boy from Zimbabwe and the letter that changed both of their lives forever.It started as an assignment... Everyone in Caitlin's class wrote to an unknown student somewhere in a distant place.Martin was lucky to even receive a pen-pal letter. There were only ten letters, and fifty kids in his class. But he was the top student, so he got the first one.That letter was the beginning of a correspondence that spanned six years and changed two lives.In this compelling dual memoir, Caitlin and Martin recount how they became best friends—and better people—through their long-distance exchange. Their story will inspire you to look beyond your own life and wonder about the world at large and your place in it.

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Author

Martin Ganda

Pages

400

Publisher

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published Date

2015-04-14

ISBN

0316241342 9780316241342

Ratings

Google: 5

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"This book was super cute. It was an easy light read and made me want a pen pal a lot. Following them through their lives was super fun but I do think it gave a little too much attention to the girls boyfriends. I realize that she had to have some chapters because she is one of the two characters but her life honestly wasn’t that interesting."

Abby

"Such an amazing story and book. I was in love with Martin and Caitlyn’s friendship. They are so sweet and when they finally met at the end I was in tears. Such a must read. Will definitely read it again! "

Alyssa

"I tried to read this in 5tu grade and I did not end up reading it, but then I tried it years later and I read it in one day because I couldn't stop! "

Jadyn Perry

"had to read for school so i kind of just wanted to get it over with. i liked it and knowing it was real helped "

ellie

"It’s a really great story! Very heart warming."

Emily Kurland

"This was a very good book and I like reading the differences between both martin and Caitlin's lives I liked how they grew up together through there letters and I loved the ending the sister brother bond "

Sam

"It was such a good inspiring story! Definitely recommend! "

Dynasty Williams

"a really powerful and heartwarming story of pen pal correspondence between an american girl and african boy. really puts what we take for granted in perspective"

Grace Wilson

"Was so educational and made me see what I really really have in life and be grateful for what I do have. "

McKenna Hair

"I loved loved loved this book! Especially in todays society where people seem to hate each other for there differences, this book was such a refresher! I totally recommend to anyone who wants be be reminded that there is still kindness in the world."