American Kids

Written and illustrated by Betty C. Tang

Book #3 in the Parachute Kids series

Siblings used to living alone face big changes when their parents return.

288 pages· ~220L· AR ~1.9

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Bookroo's summary

Three and a half years after being left in California, the Lin siblings have learned to run their own lives, and thirteen-year-old Ann has even secretly adopted a dog. When Mama and Baba arrive and Mama decides to stay, the kids are suddenly criticized for being too American. As tensions rise, the family must figure out what being together means now. The final book of the Parachute Kids graphic novel trilogy.

From the publisher

Will the Lin family finally be reunited, and what would that mean for the kids’ newfound freedom? Find out in this funny, heartfelt, nail-biting finale to the bestselling Parachute Kids trilogy! Perfect for fans of New Girl, Invisible, and The Tryout series.THE AMERICAN DREAM CAN BE COMPLICATED!Three and a half years after being unexpectedly dropped off in California, the Lin siblings are finally used to living on their own. With Jessie at college, Jason is in charge. That means thirteen-year-old Ann is free to do whatever she wants, including secretly adopting a dog!So when Mama and Baba arrive and Mama announces she is staying, the news is met with mixed feelings. Suddenly everything about the kids’ lives is being criticized: They are too American, developing strange practices, and losing their Taiwanese identity. And dogs are definitely not allowed indoors! As conflicts escalate, Baba threatens to uproot the kids again! Can they band together to show their parents that while they’ll always treasure their heritage, they are American kids now?

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