Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel
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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 authorâs own childhood as a parachute kid. Perfect for fans of New Kid and Front Desk.
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â âEmotionally moving and beautifully executed.â â Kirkus Reviews, starred review
â "A compelling story of immigration and family bonds; highly recommended." â School Library Journal, starred review
A DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!
Feng-Li canât 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 worldâand 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 Sisâs constant bickering makes everything worse. Thankfully, there are some hilarious moments to balance the stress and loneliness. But as tensions escalateâand all three kids get tangled in a web of bad choicesâcan Feng-Li keep her family together?
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