"Divya Dubey" is a touching and relatable story about a nine-year-old girl adjusting to life in a new city after moving from Delhi, India. Divya's challenges with sharing a room, fitting into a new school, and feeling like an outsider are portrayed with authenticity and empathy. The series, written by debut author Sita Jit, offers a blend of cultural exploration and personal growth, making it an engaging read for children aged 8-11. Divya's journey is both heartwarming and humorous, promising to resonate with young readers as they join her in navigating new friendships, family dynamics, and adventures in her new home. #DivyaFarFromHome #NetGalley

What a lovely story! Thanks to @netgalley for an EArc.
Divya, a 9 year old girl, who has spent her life so far living in Delhi, India. She loves living there and that is where her life is. One day her parents tell her they will all be moving to the US to help out her father’s family in their restaurant.

As expected Divya is not pleased at all and we, as the reader, go on a rollercoaster of emotions with her.

She has to make new friends, become closer to family she has never met before and get used to living in a new

We don’t actually find out where in the US Divya moves to which works really well so that is not the reader is focussed on. We rather get to focus on the more important information about how Divya misses the family and things she left behind.

At the end of the story there are some lovely questions to get you thinking about the story, a “how to” guide to making your own all about me box and a glossary page.

Divya will be very relatable as the author makes her voice just like a 4th grader. I related to her with her love of notebooks and good Indian food/ snacks!

Looking forward to the next book in the series!

This was such a sweet book and I think most elementary school aged kids will be able to relate to Divya, even if their experience isn't exactly the same. I think the author did a good job making Divya's voice sound like an actual fourth grader. Though it is explained that Divya moves halfway across the world from India to a new country, the new country is never actually named. I think this was a nice choice by the author, because the story was more focused on the country her family left behind and the things she would miss rather than particulars of the new country. I think anyone that has ever moved will be able to relate to how Divya feels. I'm unsure, but it seems like this could be the start of a new series. If so, I'm looking forward to more of Divya's adventures!

Review to come closer to the release day on my blog/goodreads/other places.

I received this book from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange of an honest review.

When I saw the cover up on Netgalley I was sold, such a cute illustration style! And then I read the blurb and I was sold even further. I do love a good story about someone moving to another country and see how they adjust. 

In this one we meet Divya. A 9-year old girl who has always lived in Delhi. She has friends, family, yummy food, and more there, but then one day her parents announce that they are moving to the US. Their family there needs them and it is time to pack up and help out. While I have never been in this situation I could definitely understand that Divya was NOT happy. Would you be if your parents told you to pack up some of your favourite things and you have to leave not just your home but your country? I was definitely agreeing with Divya and so I could also forgive her attitude in the beginning of the book. Again a whole new country and instead of having one room for herself she has to share. And the house is also full with people. I love that, as the story continued and the days went by, she started to get more happy where she was now. She saw fun things being near her that weren't so near to her when in Delhi. I loved that she made friends, that she got closer to her family (which includes her older cousin who really became more of a sister), and I loved how she just kept trying. Yes, you can see that it wasn't always easy, especially when that project came along, but she had so much love and support around her. Divya was such a fun character. I love her love for food. I love seeing her make lists of everything and write down her ideas in a notebook she always had with her. 

The family and the food? I just loved those. Seeing how everyone in the family tried to be there for Divya. Try to make her feel more at home. Help her out when she needed it the most. I just love the bond, and boy, I wish I had a family like this! 

The illustrations were just so cute and fun, and I love their style. They were so colourful. 

All in all, I would recommend this delightful book to everyone! Family, food, lists, friendship, getting used to a new place, cute illustrations, and more. This book has it all. Read it!

Divya is a 9 yr. old girl that moves from New Delhi, India to the US. Her parents want to help with her uncle’s restaurant. She is moving to a new country, sharing a room with her cousin and leaving most of the things she loves behind. Right away she looses her hat and her cousin goes into her things and eats her favorite potato chips. Then she has to start school and school is very different in America. Luckily, she makes a friend at school and things start to look up. Her family is supportive and help her start to feel at home.

A very sweet book about moving to a new place, starting at a new school and worried about fitting in. Luckily, Divya has a great family. I love the color illustrations. It even has a glossary, thinking about the story & directions to make an all about me box. A very sweet chapter book.

Moving to a different place can be unnerving. Moving to a different country, sharing a room with your cousin, and being the only new student in class-- now that's a whole new ballgame! Divya, a nine-year-old girl who moved from New Delhi, India to a new city in a different country. She will meet new friends, play basketball on a different court, and loose some things in the process. Join Divya on her journey as she experiences changes in weather, food, and living far from new old home. This is a reminder that changes may be scary but it's also fun trying new things and starting a new home with a new family.

A great middle grade book about becoming a part of the diaspora, leaving behind everything you know and learning to find your own place in a new world that's foreign to you. Loved the descriptions as well as the few illustrations in between the text.