{"product_id":"the-mystery-of-the-painted-fan-9781773217710","title":"The Mystery of the Painted Fan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe third book in The Nguyen Kids series explores gender expression and identity with a supernatural twist. Jacob, the youngest sibling, seeks to express himself but faces resistance from his family. He turns to a mysterious fan his Grandma Nội gave him for guidance, finding the power to be true to himself and show his family who he could be. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 08 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Annick Press Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe third book in the early chapter book series The Nguyen Kids delves into the captivating world of the youngest sibling, Jacob, and continues the series' exploration of profound social justice themes, specifically gender expression and identity, with a supernatural twist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJacob, a thoughtful and creative individual, yearns to break free from the label of being the youngest in the family and fully embrace his true self in all the ways that feel authentic to him. However, not everyone in his life is as receptive to the idea of change, even his own parents. Despite his deep love for hockey, Jacob craves the opportunity to explore new interests and experiences, even if they may not be universally understood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeeling confused and frustrated, Jacob turns to the beautiful fan that his grandmother, Grandma Nội, gifted him. This fan, adorned with intricate illustrations of the Vietnamese zodiac animals, holds a mysterious power that guides Jacob on his journey of self-discovery. With the mysterious fan and the cherished memories of his grandmother's guidance, Jacob embarks on a quest to stay true to himself and showcase his true potential to his family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough his experiences, Jacob learns the importance of embracing his uniqueness and standing up for what he believes in, even in the face of opposition. He discovers that true acceptance and understanding come from within, and that it is through embracing one's true self that one can truly connect with others and make a positive impact on the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Nguyen Kids series continues to inspire young readers with its powerful messages of acceptance, self-love, and the pursuit of one's dreams, all wrapped up in a delightful and imaginative storytelling style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 184 x 139 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781773217710\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Linda Trinh","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44491762008314,"sku":"9781773217710","price":11.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1692355737476_book.jpg?v=1692431731","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-mystery-of-the-painted-fan-9781773217710","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}