The Journey of the Ancestors' Gifts

By Linda Trinh, Clayton Nguyen (Illustrator)

Part of the The Nguyen Kids series

In Vietnam, the Nguyen kids face a mysterious, closed room and lost connections. What secrets lie within?

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128 pages· 9,467 words· Est. 2 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

The Nguyen siblings embark on their first trip to Vietnam, staying in their Grandma Nội's childhood home. But unease settles in as they encounter a perpetually closed room and find their spiritual gifts mysteriously blocked. As they navigate this unfamiliar world, they must uncover the secrets hidden within the house. Why can't they connect with Grandma Nội like before? Told through alternating perspectives, this journey explores Vietnamese culture, identity, and the supernatural. Will the Nguyen kids solve the mystery and restore their connection, or will the past remain locked away forever?

From the publisher

The Nguyen kids are going on vacation! It’s their first time in Vietnam and staying in Grandma Nội’s childhood home, so they should be excited. As soon as they enter the house, though, something doesn’t feel right. Why is the door to the ancestors’ room always closed? And why can’t they connect with Grandma Nội using their gifts, the way they can at home?The Nguyen kids are back for the fourth book, this one told in alternating perspectives, in this charming early chapter book series. An exploration of Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in, The Nguyen Kids “should be considered for all chapter book collections” (School Library Journal, review of Book #1).The Secret of the Jade Bangle, book #1 awards: New England Independent Booksellers Association Windows &amp; Mirrors List pick, a New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2022, a nominee for The Outstanding Works of Literature Award nominee, BookPal 2022!

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