CHILDREN'S
Released: June 23, 2009
"Another triumph for Alvin Ho. (Fiction. 7-10)"
The second installment in this series about an effervescent but nerve-wracked second grader will please its fans and appeal to new readers as well.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: July 8, 2008
"A witty glossary and Pham's simple yet expressive line drawings perfectly complement this appealing story about the refreshingly original, endearing Alvin. (Fiction. 7-10)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Feb. 12, 2008
"You are what you eat" may be true; "You are what you cook" makes a far more interesting story. (Fiction. 10-14)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Jan. 1, 2008
"Readers of this gentle, appealing sequel will appreciate the way the engaging protagonist discovers she can survive the changes a new year brings. (Fiction. 8-12)"
CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 1, 2007
"Hilarious and heart-wrenching. (Fiction. 12-15)"
Adolescence is a time when teenagers ask the all-important question, "Who am I?," but for San Lee, an adopted Chinese boy starting eighth grade in a new school, the question has particular urgency.
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2006
"Peppered with delightful illustrations of the myriad adventures and mishaps, this follow-up to Ruby Lu, Brave and True (2004) does not disappoint. (Fiction. 7-10)"
The best thing about Flying Duck and her family emigrating from China to live with Ruby Lu's family is that everything is new and exciting, but her mother warns her that even the most exciting things can grow old.
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