by Justina Chen (Author)
"Getting her fortune told by a Taiwanese 'belly-button grandmother' (who feels up her navel) instead of attending the spring dance is just one of the joys of being Patty Ho, a covertly snarky 'hapa' (half Asian, half white) struggling with her dual heritage. Patty's domineering mother is determined to make her a good Taiwanese girl. Gangly Patty, no 'China doll, ' longs to be white like her long-gone father...readers will find a compelling narrative, and a spunky, sympathetic heroine. This book should enjoy wide appeal." -VOY
Author Biography
Justina Chen is the author of Return to Me, North of Beautiful, Girl Overboard, and Nothing But the Truth (and a few white lies). While the Pacific Northwest is her home base, Justina feels equally at home wherever she goes with her pen, journal, and coconut black tea. Her website is justinachen.com.
Number of Pages: 256
Dimensions: 0.74 x 8.2 x 5.56 IN
Publication Date: April 01, 2007
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Nothing But the Truth (and a Few White Lies)
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 6.1
Point Value: 10