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11yo Kathy lives in Thailand with her American father, Thai mother and sister. Every few years the family takes a vacation to Maine to visit with Kathy's father's extended family. She loves these trips. Kathy doesn't feel like she fits in anywhere. She speaks English and she attends an international school in Thailand, but none of her friends are like her there. In her neighborhood, a boy tells her she isn't American because she doesn't have blue eyes. Although Kathy speaks English with an American accent, she finds she doesn't fit in at summer camp in Maine either. Where does Kathy belong?
Kathy Macloud's childhood memories make a really good graphic novel. I love her spunk and attitude, especially when she feels annoyed. She's a strong kid. I loved her camp experience. Her cabin mates (unfortunately) act as expected - for American kids, and Kathy feels othered. She has a great advisor at camp, and some marvelous aunts as well. A great empathy builder as well as a window for my new arrivals.
Lisa Librarian
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