Publisher's Synopsis
"The Yellow House Stories follow daily life on Summer Street. Yusef, now called Joe, his American wife, Brita, their two boys, and new neighbors are confronted with change. War in Syria has driven Joe's family from their homes, and relatives need a place to go. For Joe and Brita, taking care of family is the right thing to do, but it's not always the easiest. As characters grow and learn, they discover what it means to find a home in America. Joe, Brita, and the boys are just starting to make friends in their new neighborhood. They are looking forward to a quiet life on Summer Street when a call from across the world changes everything. Soon, Joe's nephew Rashid, who lost his own father in the conflict, comes to live with them. Although he had a rough time escaping Syria's civil war, Rashid is a hopeful young man with an easy smile and lots of energy. Unfortunately, where Rashid goes, trouble often follows"--.
