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Tang, Betty C.
Parachute Kids
[Libby] :
A Graphic Novel.
Scholastic Inc.,
2023.
family.
Homosexuality.
undocumented immigrants.
Chinese Culture.
homophobia.
smile .
new home.
empathy.
new life.
letter writing.
Chinese Food.
asian american.
scams.
California.
Immigration.
new school.
ice .
Forgiveness.
Asian.
sibling rivalry.
emigration.
China.
Siblings.
Pressure.
Taiwan.
INS.
School bullying.
new friends.
getting along.
lived experience.
immigrant children.
parental expectations.
dreamers.
Raina Telgemeier.
front desk.
The New Kid.
Asian stereotypes.
jerry craft.
Parachute Kids.
aapi.
challenges of move.
eat bitterness.
generosity of neighbors.
immersing in new culture.
immigrant kid.
immigration scheme.
opportunities in the US.
Asian hate.
exploiting immigrants.
Kelly Yang.
Format: OverDrive Kindle Book.
Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read.
Comic and Graphic Books.
Juvenile Fiction.
Juvenile Literature.
HTML:<p><b>**A National Book Award Longlist Title in the Young People's Literature Category**</b></p> <p><b>This funny, fast-paced, and heartrending story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants is perfect for fans of <i>New Kid</i> and <i>Front Desk</i>.</b></p> <p><b>A DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!</b></p> <p>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 <i>on their own</i>.</p> <p>Suddenly, the three kids must fend for themselves in a strange new world—<i>and get along</i>. 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?</p>.
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Media Type: eBook.
Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2023-11-10 20:00:03.
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