The Power of the Pearl Earrings

By Linda Trinh, Clayton Nguyen (Illustrator)

Part of the The Nguyen Kids series

Liz discovers her earrings' power to prove girls' strength against a new rival.

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128 pages· 7,719 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Liz Nguyen, inspired by tales of the Trung Sisters, faces a new school year determined to prove her bravery. But when Michael, a new student, challenges her friendships and self-worth, Liz turns to her late Grandma Nội's pearl earrings. These mysterious heirlooms, echoing with ancestral strength, might just hold the key to showing everyone what she's truly capable of. Can Liz harness their power to overcome doubts and stand up for herself in a world that underestimates her?

From the publisher

A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in. I touch my earrings and feel a rush of wind. I can almost hear Grandma Nội’s laughter through them. Spontaneous and energetic Liz, the middle Nguyen sibling, grew up hearing stories from her Grandma Nội about the fantastically fierce Trung Sisters, freedom fighters in ancient Vietnam. And with a new school year about to start, Liz is determined that her taekwondo classes will prove she is just as important and brave as the famous warriors. That is, until the new boy at school, Michael, threatens her plans by turning her best friend against her, telling her the things she can’t do because she’s a girl. Struggling with both her friendships and her place in her family, Liz finds help where she least expects it–in the pearl earrings her Grandma Nội left her as a gift, reminding her of her Vietnamese heritage. Armed with the earrings’ mysterious power, Liz decides to show Michael exactly what girls are capable of.

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