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 authorās own childhood as a parachute kid. Perfect for fans of New Kid and Front Desk.
ā āEmotionally moving and beautifully executed.ā ā Kirkus Reviews, starred review
ā "A compelling story of immigration and family bonds; highly recommended." ā School Library Journal, starred review
ā āReaders will find this story hard to put down.ā ā Booklist, starred review
A DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!
Feng-Li canāt 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 worldāand 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 Sisās constant bickering makes everything worse. Thankfully, there are some hilarious moments to balance the stress and loneliness. But as tensions escalateāand all three kids get tangled in a web of bad choicesācan Feng-Li keep her family together?
This book title, Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel, ISBN: 9781338832686, by Betty C. Tang, Betty C. Tang, published by Scholastic Inc. (April 4, 2023) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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