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Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel

Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel - Hardcover

by Betty C. Tang
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Availability:In StockContributor:Betty C. TangAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:2023-04-04Pages:288
Languages:EnglishPublisher:GraphixISBN-13:9781338832693ISBN-10:1338832697UPC:9781338832693Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Comics & Graphic Novels, Social Themes, People & PlacesBook Topic:Emigration & Immigration, United StatesAward:2023 National Book Awards Nominee - Young People's Lit. Award|2024 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book - Children's Literature AwardSize:8.03 x 5.83 x 1.26 inchesWeight:1.541Product ID:SCFEXHXDPP
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

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?

Languages:EnglishPublisher:GraphixISBN-13:9781338832693ISBN-10:1338832697UPC:9781338832693Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Comics & Graphic Novels, Social Themes, People & PlacesBook Topic:Emigration & Immigration, United StatesAward:2023 National Book Awards Nominee - Young People's Lit. Award|2024 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book - Children's Literature AwardSize:8.03 x 5.83 x 1.26 inchesWeight:1.541Product ID:SCFEXHXDPP
Betty C. Tang is the creator of the graphic novel Parachute Kids, a 2023 National Book Award Longlist selection and an instant Indie bestseller. She has also illustrated the New York Times bestselling Jacky Ha-Ha series of graphic novels by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. Before becoming a fulltime graphic novelist, Betty worked for various Hollywood animation studios, including Disney TV and DreamWorks Animation, and codirected an animated feature called Where's the Dragon? Betty is a fourth-degree black belt in aikido. She immigrated to California as a parachute kid when she was ten and currently lives in Los Angeles. Learn more at bettyctang.com.
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🏆 2023 National Book Awards Nominee - Young People's Lit. Award|2024 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book - Children's Literature Award

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