Outsider Kids

Written & illustrated by Betty C. Tang

Book #2 in the Parachute Kids series

A privileged cousin threatens three siblings' newfound stability. Can they keep their hard-won happiness?

4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,271 ratings

288 pages· 13,094 words· Est. 2 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

The Lin siblings, undocumented immigrants in California, have found a fragile peace. Jia-Xi has a job, Ke-Gang a crush, and Feng-Li is ready to celebrate her birthday. But when their demanding cousin Josephine arrives, their world is thrown into chaos. Can they maintain the life they've built, or will Josephine's presence unravel everything? As they navigate family tensions and immigration fears, the stakes have never been higher. Will they hold onto their dreams, or will their cousin's arrival spell the end of their hard-earned happiness?

From the publisher

Can one spoiled cousin upend three kids’ hard-won happiness? Find out in this hilarious, big-hearted, high stakes companion to the award-winning bestseller Parachute Kids! Perfect for fans of School Trip, A First Time for Everything, The Tryout, and The Squad.★ “Humorous and relatable…tugs at the heartstrings.” –Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ “Powerful and triumphant.” –School Library Journal, starred review”Another truly superb graphic novel from Betty C. Tang! Fascinating, funny, and, at times, heart-wrenching. I adored this story!” –Christina Soontornvat, New York Times bestselling author of The Squad and The Tryout”An incredible, refreshing, heartfelt companion to Parachute Kids that is not afraid to illustrate the hardships of many immigrant families. I could not put this book down!” –Joanna Cacao, New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Squad and The TryoutWITH FAMILY LIKE THIS, WHO NEEDS ENEMIES?After seven months on their own as undocumented immigrants, the Lin siblings have settled into their new lives in California. Sis has a new job, Bro has a new crush, and Feng-Li (Ann) is excited to celebrate her eleventh birthday with her new friends. Their parents still await visa approval in Taiwan, so the trio is trying to take better care of one another and stay under the radar of immigration authorities.But when their cousin Josephine–a violin prodigy–arrives with her privilege and demands, suddenly their world is turned upside down. Will they have to give up the life and the stability they worked so hard to achieve?

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