The Not-So-Simple Question

By Christina Matula

Part of the Holly-Mei series

Caught between cultures and friendships, can she find where she truly belongs?

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272 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Holly-Mei navigates the complexities of friendship and identity in bustling Hong Kong. As her peers dive into dating, she's not ready, and a school trip to Taiwan raises questions about her heritage. Torn between cultures and expectations, Holly-Mei wonders if being half-Taiwanese is enough. Will she find her place and feel like she truly belongs? Join Holly-Mei on a journey of self-discovery, where the stakes are her sense of identity and belonging.

From the publisher

“I can’t wait for readers to explore Hong Kong with Holly-Mei. I have no doubt they will love both as much as I did.” –Erin Entrada Kelly, 2018 Newbery Medalist and 2021 Newbery Honoree on The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-MeiReturn to Hong Kong in the third book of this charming middle grade series starring Holly-Mei, a girl navigating her new city, new school, and new friendships.Holly-Mei is caught in the middle.Holly-Mei Jones has finally settled into her new friend group in Hong Kong–that is until suddenly everyone starts talking about dating. Which Holly-Mei is not ready for.At least she has her school’s Experience Week to look forward to. Holly-Mei can’t wait to show off Taiwan, where her beloved Ah-Ma is from, to her friends. The trip is going to be perfect…right?Maybe not. On top of the pressure to date, Holly-Mei starts to wonder if maybe being half-Taiwanese isn’t enough. In the face of these big questions, will Holly-Mei be able to finally feel like she belongs?Praise for The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei”Unique and universal all at once.” –Kate Messner, author of Breakout and Chirp”A charming, truthful, and heartfelt middle grade debut.” –Katie Zhao, author of The Dragon Warrior series and Last Gamer Standing”From the very first line, I felt as if Holly-Mei was taking me by the hand and pulling me into her story.” Lauren Child, author and illustrator of the Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean seriesRead all the books in the Holly-Mei series!The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-MeiThe Not-So-Perfect PlanThe Not-So-Simple Question

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