Book #1
The Year of the Book
Written by Andrea Cheng & illustrated by Abigail Halpin
6 - 9
Reading
age
160
Page
count
129
Words
per page
May 7, 2013
Publication
date
Paperback
$6.99
$6.74
Summary
This fully illustrated chapter book follows Anna, a young Asian-American girl, as she navigates relationships with family, friends, and her fourth-grade classroom, and finds a true best friend.
Anna Wang Series
Published from 2013 - 2018
2 booksPaperback
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| Year | # | Title | Illustrator | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | The Year of the Book | Abigail Halpin | 160 |
| 2018 | 5 | The Year of the Garden | Patrice Barton | 128 |
The Creatives Behind the Books
Author
When she was eight, Andrea Cheng cleared out a space behind her house and made a garden just like the one in this book. Though she passed away in 2015, her books will continue to inspire.
Illustrator
Abigail Halpin is the illustrator of many books for young readers, including Finding Wild and Mama’s Belly. She lives in Maine.
Illustrator
Patrice Barton earned a BFA in studio art from the University of Texas–Austin and illustrates books for children.
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