Driving by Starlight

In this debut YA friendship story by Anat Deracine set in Saudi Arabia two girls navigate typical teen issues―crushes college family expectations future hopes and dreams.Sixteen-year-olds Leena and Mishie are best friends. They delight in small rebellions against the Saudi cultural police―secret Western clothing forbidden music flirtations. But Leena wants college independence―she wants a different life. Though her story is specific to her world (a world where it''s illegal for women to drive where a ten-year-old boy is the natural choice as guardian of a fatherless woman) ultimately it''s a story about friendship family and freedom that transcends cultural differences. - GODWIN BOOKS -Praise for Driving by Starlight:Leena’s commanding voice conveys her desperation courage and intellect in a riveting ultimately exhilarating page-turner. ―Publishers Weekly starred reviewThe fast-paced narrative and unexpected twists make for an engaging yet educational novel with a powerful message about the complexities of being a woman in a man''s world. ―Kirkus Reviews starred review