Lost for Words

by Lutzier

Aysha Begum has always been the fastest, cleverest and most popular girl in her village. But when she and her mother are taken to London by her father to begin a new life, Aysha is forced to face a brand new world. Unable to speak the language, she meets pity or contempt at every corner.

Genres: British Literature, Young Adult, Bangladesh

176 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Hannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lost for Words is not the best book I have read, I'm not going to lie. However, it is an eye-opener for modern times. Based on a real story, I love how it includes a backstory to provide insight.

[Magdalene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very detailed account of a young girl's move to England from Bangladesh. In the novel, the main character, Aysha, struggles to learn English, adjust to a new culture and country and relate to her formerly absent father. Aysha's character is well developed, but her father and mother are less so. But perhaps the author intended to keep it this way to stay true to how little Aysha knows and relates to her parents.

[Mikayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a nice

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very detailed account of a young girl's move to England from Bangladesh. In the novel, the main character, Aysha, struggles to learn English, adjust to a new culture and country and relate to her formerly absent father. Aysha's character is well developed, but her father and mother are less so. But perhaps the author intended to keep it this way to stay true to how little Aysha knows and relates to her parents.