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Parachute Kids [electronic resource] : A Graphic Novel. Betty C Tang.

Tang, Betty C. (Author). Haberkorn, Todd. (Added Author).

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 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?

Electronic resources

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781339004563
  • Physical Description: 1 online resource (3 audio files) : digital
  • Edition: Unabridged.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Unabridged.
Participant or Performer Note:
Narrator: Todd Haberkorn.
Subject:
Comic and Graphic Books.
Juvenile Literature.
Juvenile Fiction.

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