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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2005 · Est. 3.5 hour read
The Year of the Dog
By Grace Lin
Book #1 in the Pacy Lin series
A young Taiwanese-American girl navigates her identity and family traditions while trying to find her place in the world.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 7,626 ratings
160 pages· 23,424 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Pacy embarks on a journey of self-discovery during the Chinese Year of the Dog. Her mother predicts a year of friendship, family, and finding herself. As Pacy navigates the ups and downs of talent searches and new friendships, she learns why this year is truly special. Will she uncover her hidden talents and embrace her identity? This heartfelt tale explores universal themes of belonging and self-discovery, promising a delightful read for young adventurers.
From the publisher
A special edition of a modern classic by the Newbery-Award winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the MoonWhen Pacy’s mom tells her that this is a good year for friends, family, and “finding herself,” Pacy begins searching right away. As the year goes on, she struggles to find her talent, deals with disappointment, makes a new best friend, and discovers just why the Year of the Dog is a lucky one for her after all.This funny and profound book is a wonderful debut novel by award-winning and bestselling author and illustrator Grace Lin, and young readers will be sure to love and treasure it for years to come.This special edition of the modern classic features over 15 pages of new content, including deleted stories, a Q&A with the author and editor, photos from the author’s childhood, and more!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 160
- Words
- 23,424
- Reading age
- 8–11
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 690L
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