In the Beautiful Country

Written by Jane Kuo

A young immigrant faces harsh realities in a new country, challenging her dreams.

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320 pages· 22,560 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Anna, a young Taiwanese immigrant, arrives in America full of dreams, only to find a harsh reality. Her family struggles in a cramped apartment, she's bullied at school, and their restaurant teeters on the brink. Can Anna find resilience and courage to make this 'beautiful country' her home? Discover a heartfelt journey of adaptation and hope.

From the publisher

For fans of Jasmine Warga and Thanhhà Lại, this is a stunning novel in verse about a young Taiwanese immigrant to America who is confronted by the stark difference between dreams and reality.Anna can’t wait to move to the beautiful country–the Chinese name for America. Although she’s only ever known life in Taiwan, she can’t help but brag about the move to her family and friends.But the beautiful country isn’t anything like Anna pictured. Her family can only afford a cramped apartment, she’s bullied at school, and she struggles to understand a new language. On top of that, the restaurant that her parents poured their savings into is barely staying afloat. The version of America that Anna is experiencing is nothing like she imagined. How will she be able to make the beautiful country her home?This lyrical and heartfelt story, inspired by the author’s own experiences, is about resilience, courage, and the struggle to make a place for yourself in the world.

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