Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel
Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel
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Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel

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9 - 12
Reading age
288
Page count
55
Words per page
HL250L
Lexile measure
Apr 4, 2023
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From New York Times bestselling comic artist Betty C. Tang comes a funny, fast-paced, and heartrending story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants, inspired by the author’s own childhood as a parachute kid. Perfect for fans of New Kid and Front Desk.★ “Emotionally moving and beautifully executed.” – Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ “A compelling story of immigration and family bonds; highly recommended.” – School Library Journal, starred review★ “Readers will find this story hard to put down.” – Booklist, starred review★ “Poignant and triumphant.” – The Horn Book, starred reviewA DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!Feng-Li can’t wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed vacation, her parents deliver shocking news: They are returning to Taiwan and leaving Feng-Li and her older siblings in California on their own.Suddenly, the three kids must fend for themselves in a strange new world–and get along. Starting a new school, learning a new language, and trying to make new friends while managing a household is hard enough, but Bro and Sis’s constant bickering makes everything worse. Thankfully, there are some hilarious moments to balance the stress and loneliness. But as tensions escalate–and all three kids get tangled in a web of bad choices–can Feng-Li keep her family together?

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immigration and emigrationsiblingsfamilysocial themesfamily lifeseparation

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781338832686
    Publication Date
    April 4, 2023
    Publisher
    Graphix
    Page Count
    288
    Words Per Page
    55
    Reading Age
    9 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022004016
    Lexile® Level
    HL250L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~H
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    2
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    519989
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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