Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel

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Hardcover
Author: Betty C. Tang
Illustrator: Betty C. Tang
Publisher: Graphix
Publish Date: April 2023
Language: English
Reading Level: 2.5
EAN: 9781338832693

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Overview

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?

Details

Pages: 288
Dimensions: 8.03 x 5.83 x 1.26 in
Lexile Score: 250
Interest Level: Middle Grade (MG)
Point Value: 2
ISBN: 1338832697

Awards

2024 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature - Honor Book (Children's Literature)
2023 National Book Awards - Nominee (Young People's Lit.)