Maizy Chen's Last Chance

ISBN-13: 9781984830258 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 288 str.

Lisa Yee

Recenzje

Praise for MAIZY CHEN'S LAST CHANCE:

Lisa Yee combines neglected U.S. history and multi-generational family legends to create the delightful and enlightening Maizy Chen's Last Chance. Shelf Awareness, starred review

  A moving, multilayered family narrative. Booklist, starred review

Captivating... and prompts readers to consider what it means to be American. The Horn Book, starred review

"This fast-paced, humorous, heartwarming tale of family and history is likely to appeal to readers of all ages." School Library Journal, starred review

Heartfelt, personal, and real this book is a gift. Tae Keller, Newbery-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger

Bursting with humor and heart. Kate Messner, New York Times bestselling author of Breakout

I love this book. This is a big story and brings up much-needed discussion about the importance of community, history, and truth. Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor-winning author of One Crazy Summer

O autorze

Lisa Yee is a Newbery Honoree and National Book Award finalist for Maizy Chen s Last Chance. She is also the author of over 21 books for young people, including the groundbreaking Millicent Min, Girl Genius; Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time; and the DC Super Hero Girls novel series. Lisa is a frequent contributor to NPR s Books We Love. A third-generation Chinese American, Lisa says, I wrote Maizy Chen s Last Chance as a tribute to my grandparents and to all the immigrants who made the journey to America. Lisa divides her time between Western Massachusetts and Los Angeles.