Finally Seen

Lina leaves China to live with her parents and sister in the US, but it's not exactly like the postcards. She learns about family, friendship, and the power of belonging, and when her teacher faces challenges for her book selection, it takes all of Lina's courage and resilience to choose a future where she's seen.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Knights Of Media

From the bestselling author of the Waterstones Prize shortlisted Front Desk series comes a gripping middle-grade novel about Lina, who leaves China to live with her parents and sister in the US after five years apart. She's been waiting for this moment, but it's not exactly like the postcards. As Lina reckons with the big change and feeling left out, she learns about family, friendship, and the power of belonging. And when her teacher starts facing challenges for her latest book selection, a book that deeply resonates with Lina, it will take all of Lina's courage and resilience to get over her fear and choose a future where she's finally seen.

Lina, a young girl from China, moves to the US with her family to be closer to her sister after being apart for five years. She is excited about the new adventure but also feels a bit lost and lonely. Lina struggles to fit in at her new school and misses her old friends and life in China.

One day, Lina's teacher assigns a book to the class that Lina finds particularly interesting. The book is about a girl who moves to a new country and struggles to make friends. Lina can relate to the girl's feelings and feels a strong connection to her story.

As Lina reads the book, she begins to understand the importance of family, friendship, and belonging. She realizes that even though she has left her home country, she still has a family and friends who love and support her. Lina also learns that it's okay to be different and that it takes courage to stand up for what you believe in.

Through her struggles, Lina learns to be more confident and assertive. She stands up for herself and her beliefs, even when it's difficult. Lina also makes new friends at school, including a girl named Emily who is also from China.

Emily and Lina become close friends and support each other through their struggles. They share their cultures and experiences, and Lina learns to appreciate the differences between her and her new friends.

As Lina's confidence grows, she also starts to stand up for what she believes in. She speaks out against bullying and discrimination and encourages her classmates to be kind and respectful to each other.

Lina's teacher is impressed by her courage and resilience and recognizes her as a leader in the classroom. She invites Lina to participate in a book club and encourages her to share her thoughts and ideas with her classmates.

Through the book club, Lina learns to appreciate different perspectives and to think critically about the world around her. She also realizes that books can be a powerful tool for change and that they can help us understand and connect with each other.

In the end, Lina's journey to the US is not easy, but it is filled with growth and learning. She learns about family, friendship, and the power of belonging. She also realizes that she can make a difference in the world and that her voice and actions matter.

Lina's story is a powerful reminder that even when things seem difficult, we can find strength and courage to overcome our fears and choose a future where we are seen and valued. It is a story that will inspire and resonate with readers of all ages.

Weight: 284g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913311872