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This funny, fast-paced, and heartrending story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants is perfect for fans of New Kid and Front Desk.

A DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!

Feng-Li can't wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed vacation, her parents deliver shocking news: They are returning to Taiwan and leaving Feng-Li and her older siblings in California on their own.

Suddenly, the three kids must fend for themselves in a strange new world--and get along. Starting a new school, learning a new language, and trying to make new friends while managing a household is hard enough, but Bro and Sis's constant bickering makes everything worse. Thankfully, there are some hilarious moments to balance the stress and loneliness. But as tensions escalate--and all three kids get tangled in a web of bad choices--can Feng-Li keep her family together?

Author: Betty C. Tang
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Graphix
Published: 04/04/2023
Pages: 288
Weight: 1.54lbs
Size: 8.03h x 5.83w x 1.26d
ISBN: 9781338832693

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.5
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 519989 / Parachute Kids


Award: 2023 National Book Awards Nominee - Young People's Lit.
Award: 2024 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book - Children's Literature