Cilla Lee-Jenkins: This Book Is a Classic
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In the second middle-grade novel starring exuberant third grader Cilla Lee-Jenkins, the future bestselling author writes a Classic. “Anyone who spends time with Cilla Lee-Jenkins will look forward to reading her in the future.” –Booklist, starred review, on Cilla Lee-Jenkins: Future Author Extraordinaire Priscilla “Cilla” Lee-Jenkins has just finished her (future) bestselling memoir, and now she’s ready to write a Classic. This one promises to have everything: Romance, Adventure, and plenty of Drama–like Cilla’s struggles to “be more Chinese,” be the perfect flower girl at Aunt Eva’s wedding, and learn how to share her best friend. In Cilla Lee-Jenkins: This Book Is a Classic, author Susan Tan seamlessly weaves experiences as a Chinese American with universal stories about being a big sister, making friends, and overcoming fears. Cilla Lee-Jenkins will bulldoze her way into your heart in this winning middle grade novel about family, friendship, and finding your voice. “A jubilant story that will leave young readers wanting to hear more about Cilla’s adventures.” –School Library Journal
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Susan Tan grew up in a mixed-race family, and, like Cilla Lee-Jenkins, had very little hair until the age of five. After studying at Williams College, she earned her PhD from the University of Cambridge, where she studied children’s literature. She currently lives in Somerville, enjoys frequent trips to Chinatown to eat tzuck sang, and teaches at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Dana Wulfekotte (WOLF - kah - tee) is a freelance animator and children’s book author-illustrator. She was born in South Korea, raised in New Jersey, and currently lives in Queens with her boyfriend and two rabbits.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781250294357
- Publication Date
- March 26, 2019
- Publisher
- Square Fish
- Page Count
- 288
- Reading Age
- 8 - 11 years
- Lexile® Level
- 870L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~U
- ATOS® Book Level
- 5.09
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 182331
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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