Mindy Kim and the Trip to Korea
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Mindy Kim and the Trip to Korea

By Lyla Lee, Dung Ho (Illustrator)

Book #5 in the Mindy Kim series

Mindy's first trip to South Korea turns into a culinary challenge. Can she impress her family?

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81 pages· 9,113 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Mindy Kim embarks on her first journey to South Korea, eager to reconnect with her grandparents. Accompanied by her dad's girlfriend, Julie, Mindy plans to express gratitude through a traditional Korean meal. However, kitchen mishaps threaten their heartfelt gesture. As Mindy navigates cultural expectations and culinary hurdles, will their dish win over her family? Discover the blend of adventure and tradition in this charming tale.

From the publisher

Fresh off the Boat meets Junie B. Jones in the adorable chapter book series following Mindy Kim, a young Asian American Girl–in this fifth novel, Mindy goes to South Korea! Mindy is super excited to go to South Korea to visit her grandparents! She has never taken such a big trip before, and she can’t wait to see her family again. Plus, Dad’s girlfriend, Julie, is also going to meet the family for the first time. Mindy and Julie decide to make a traditional Korean meal for the family as a thank-you for hosting. But after a few mishaps, Mindy fears they are cooking up a big disaster in the kitchen! Can Mindy and Julie make sure their meal passes the most important taste test of them all?

At a glance
Format
Pages
81
Words
9,113
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Transitional Reader
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about familyBooks about travelBooks about cultural identityBooks about self-discovery
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 8, 2021
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781534488946

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