Victoria Chang
Love, Love
Love, Love
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Frances Chin, a 10-year-old Chinese-American girl, lives in the suburbs of Detroit with her immigrant parents and older sister, Clara. She copes with bullies and the loneliness of not quite fitting in, but with the help of her friend Annie, she is determined to play Nancy Drew and solve the mystery of Clara's condition. Victoria Chang's lyrical and gentle prose poems excavate a deep secret and usher readers beyond shame and into the warmth of understanding.
Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2020
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co Inc
Frances Chin, a 10-year-old Chinese-American girl, resides in the suburbs of Detroit with her immigrant parents and older sister, Clara. At school, Frances faces bullies and struggles to fit in, while at home, she feels a sense of loneliness due to her parents' preoccupation with work and their concern for Clara's unexplained hair loss. Determined to solve the mystery, Frances seeks the help of her friend Annie, who encourages her to be like Nancy Drew. Alongside the challenges of being a tween, Frances experiences the joys of tennis, receiving encouragement from a tennis coach. Through her powerful inner voice and exquisite imagery, Frances explores themes of love, understanding, and self-discovery, ultimately finding strength and validation on the tennis court.
Victoria Chang's lyrical and gentle prose poems delve deep into a profound secret, inviting readers to transcend shame and embrace the warmth of understanding. Her exquisite writing style weaves together vivid imagery and evocative free verse, creating a captivating and emotionally resonant narrative. Frances Chin's journey is a testament to the power of resilience, friendship, and the pursuit of knowledge, and Chang's portrayal of her character is both poignant and inspiring. This beautiful novel in verse offers a profound exploration of the human experience, reminding us of the importance of empathy, compassion, and self-discovery.
Weight: 340g
Dimension: 141 x 203 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781454938323
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