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A young Black babysitter is accused of kidnapping the child she cares for
2019Fast paceThoughtful
What it is about
Emira Tucker is a twenty-five-year-old babysitter in Philadelphia. One night at a grocery store, a security guard accuses her of kidnapping the white child in her care. The incident is filmed, and her employer Alix, a well-meaning, image-conscious woman, tries to make it right.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like smart, current fiction.
What you will get
A debut that was a bestseller and book-club favorite.
Such a Fun Age Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Literary Fiction · Race · Class · Employers
Length
310 pages · ≈ 9 h
More about this book
Characters
Emira Tucker, Alix Chamberlain and Briar.
Setting
Philadelphia.
What makes it different
A satirical novel about good intentions and unspoken privilege.
Feel
Sharp, funny and uncomfortable.
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