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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
Maizy Chen's Last Chance
By Lisa Yee
A family restaurant hides secrets, sparking a young girl's quest for truth.
Newbery Honor (2023)National Book Award for Young People's Literature Finalist (2022)CALA Best Book Award (Chinese American Librarians Association) (2023)Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (2023)
277 pages· 43,539 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 5,380 ratings
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Maizy visits Last Chance, Minnesota, where her family's Chinese restaurant, the Golden Palace, holds hidden secrets. As she uncovers mysteries, including a missing treasure and a racist note, Maizy must navigate family tensions and unravel the past. Why do her mom and grandmother clash? Who are the people in the old photos? Maizy's journey reveals surprising truths about family, identity, and resilience.
