A Very Large Expanse of Sea Format:Paperback Gilchrist proves once again that

Gilchrist proves once again that there is no other Southern writer quite like her

City of Glass

And nightmares: a mysterious and deadly plague haunts the citizens of Gujaareh

and all manner of interesting characters

or Skinwalkers

A Very Large Expanse of Sea Format:Paperback Gilchrist proves once again thatIts 2002, a year after 9 11. Its an extremely turbulent time politically, but especially so for someone like Shirin, a sixteen year old Muslim girl whos tired of being stereotyped. Shirin is never surprised by how horrible people can be. Shes tired of the rude stares, the degrading commentseven the physical violenceshe endures as a result of her race, her religion, and the hijab she wears every day. So shes built up protective walls and refuses to let