
By Lyla Lee, Dung Ho (Illustrator)
Book #10 in the Mindy Kim series
A young girl seeks joy in a somber family celebration.
Mindy Kim travels to Korea with her dad and Julie to honor her late grandpa during the Chuseok festival. Amidst the sadness, Mindy is determined to make her first Chuseok unforgettable. Can she find joy and connection in this traditional celebration while honoring her ancestors? Join Mindy as she navigates family, tradition, and the bittersweet moments of life.
Fresh Off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in this adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American girl–in this tenth novel, Mindy honors the fall harvest with the Korean mid-autumn holiday Chuseok. After Mindy’s beloved haraboji (grandpa) passes away, Mindy, Dad, and Julie decide to go to Korea to be with family for the annual Chuseok celebration. The traditional mid-autumn festival is all about family and honoring one’s ancestors. And while everyone has gathered for a very sad reason, Mindy is determined to make her first official Chuseok one to remember.
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