Banana Heart Summer paperback book

Banana Heart Summer is a novel that follows the story of Nenita "Nining" as she navigates through the summer after dropping out of school. The book takes place in a small town in the province of Bicol, where Nining and her family live in poverty. The book follows Nining's experience of navigating familial trauma, friendship, poverty, and societal expectations. The book follows Nining's experience of navigating familial trauma, which is a common theme in many Filipino families. Nining's family is not well off, and they struggle to make ends meet. The book follows Nining's experience of navigating friendship, which is also a common theme in many Filipino youth. Nining befriends a girl named Mia, who is from a rich family and has a different set of expectations for life. The book follows Nining's experience of navigating poverty, which is a common theme in many Filipino families. Nining and her family live in a small town in the province of Bicol, where they struggle to make ends meet. The book follows Nining's experience of navigating societal expectations, which is also a common theme in many Filipino youth. Nining is expected to be a good student and graduate from high school, but she drops out of school to work and support her family. Banana Heart Summer is a novel that follows a young girl's journey through the summer after dropping out of school. The book follows Nining's experience of navigating familial trauma, friendship, poverty, and societal expectations. The book is a powerful story that shows the struggles of Filipino youth and their families.