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1 online resource |
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Summary |
From New York Times bestselling comic artist Betty C. Tang comes a funny, fast-paced, and heartrending story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants, inspired by the author's own childhood as a parachute kid. Perfect for fans of New Kid and Front Desk . ? "Emotionally moving and beautifully executed." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review ? "A compelling story of immigration and family bonds; highly recommended." - School Library Journal , starred review ? "Readers will find this story hard to put down." - Booklist , starred review ? "Poignant and triumphant." - The Horn Book , starred review A DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE! Feng-Li can't wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed vacation, her parents deliver shocking news: They are returning to Taiwan and leaving Feng-Li and her older siblings in California on their own . Suddenly, the three kids must fend for themselves in a strange new world- and get along . Starting a new school, learning a new language, and trying to make new friends while managing a household is hard enough, but Bro and Sis's constant bickering makes everything worse. Thankfully, there are some hilarious moments to balance the stress and loneliness. But as tensions escalate-and all three kids get tangled in a web of bad choices-can Feng-Li keep her family together? |
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Text Difficulty 1 |
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250 Lexile. |
Reproduction |
Electronic reproduction. New York : Graphix, 2023. Requires the Libby app or a modern web browser. |
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Juvenile Fiction.
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Comic and Graphic Books.
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Juvenile Literature.
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Original 9781338832686 |
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