Language: G; Mature Content: G: (teen cigarette use) Violence: PG: (kid gets beat up).
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Feng-Li is excited to come to America from Taiwan for a dream vacation. She and her older brother and sister are stunned when the vacation turns into living in America. Feng-Li gets an American name: Ann. Due to problems with their visas, Ann's parents have to return to Taiwan, leaving the three siblings on their own. The three must come together in order to survive and to adjust to a new culture and new schools as Ann drops into 5th grade and her brother and sister high school. They also need to run a household and make new friends, all while learning a new language.
The happy cover is a bit deceptive. This graphic novel tackles some serious issues. I had never heard of parachute kids before, but it refers to children from Asia who have been "dropped off" with friends or relatives in foreign countries while their parents stay behind. Ann's brother falls in with some rough kids and there is a moment when he tries to kiss another boy. Interesting read about family and coping.
Michelle in the Middle
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