Mei Yu faces the daunting challenge of being the new kid in a Canadian school after moving from China. Struggling with language barriers, she discovers a creative way to learn English. As she navigates this unfamiliar world, Mei's journey is filled with heartwarming moments and the hope of friendship. Will she find her place in this new land?
“This bright and bubbly early reader graphic novel, based on debut creator Yu’s own immigration story, validates the sometimes overwhelming nature of learning an unfamiliar language as a child in a new country.” –Publishers Weekly Being the new kid in school is scary enough. But imagine what it would be like if you were the new kid in a new school, in a new country. That’s exactly the situation Mei Yu finds herself in when her family moves from China to Canada. As she navigates her new school, she discovers a unique way to learn English and makes a new friend along the way in this heartwarming story based on the author’s own experiences.
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