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Alterations
Alterations
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Kevin Lee is having a bad week. He lives in a crowded Toronto apartment above the family's alterations and dry-cleaning store and is one of the few Asian kids at school. When his class plans a trip to Thrill Planet, a spectacular theme park, he hopes to turn his life around. This inspiring read is perfect for fans of humorous middle-grade fiction with diverse characters overcoming obstacles.
Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 22 February 2024
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
For fans of Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese and Svetlana Chmakovas Awkward, this funny yet poignant middle-grade coming-of-age story highlights the struggle of feeling invisible while yearning to be seen by all.
Kevin Lee is having a really bad week. Although he lives in a crowded Toronto apartment above the family's alterations and dry-cleaning store, he mostly goes unnoticed. School isn't exactly an oasis either—being one of the few Asian kids makes for some unwelcome attention. But when Kevin's class plans a trip to Thrill Planet, a spectacular theme park, will he finally have a chance to turn his life around, or will it just be another day for Kevin Lee?
Fans of middle school graphic novels exploring identity and self-esteem will appreciate the poignant yet humorous journey of finding one's place in the world, and readers who are looking for Asian representation in books will connect with Kevin's story of racism, bullying, and the immigrant experience. With its mix of family relationships, friendships, and a thrilling amusement park climax, this inspiring read is perfect for fans of humorous middle grade fiction with diverse characters overcoming obstacles.
Praise for Alterations: "A funny and heartfelt story that beautifully communicates the honest and awkward relationships we have with life and our immigrant parents." —Dan Santat, Caldecott Medal winner and creator of A First Time for Everything. A busy, evocative slice of school life and the trials of a second-generation immigrant. — Kirkus
Weight: 746g
Dimension: 223 x 162 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781454945840
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