Book details
Land of Broken Promises
Description
Taiwanese immigrant Anna and her family make a shocking discovery that puts their American dreams at risk in this searing companion to In the Beautiful Country , which Gene Luen Yang called “vivid and hopeful.” After a rocky first year, Anna’s family have settled into life in California—their small restaurant is even turning a profit. Then her parents make a shattering their visas have expired. Anna’s world is quickly overwhelmed by unfamiliar words like “undocumented” and “inequality.” She longs to share with a friend the towering secret that looms over every aspect of her life, but her parents strictly forbid her from telling anyone. As Anna grapples with the complexities of being undocumented, the strain that it places on her family, and the loneliness of keeping it all to herself, she has to wonder—if America is the promised land, why does everything she’s hoped for feel like a lie? Perfect for fans of Kelly Yang, Reem Faruqi, and Jasmine Warga, this middle grade novel in verse, inspired by the author’s own experiences, focuses on themes of legal documentation, identity, and language’s ability to divide and unite.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
240 pages
Book in series
#2
Why to read
- Embark on an enthralling adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
- Explore the complex themes of trust and betrayal in a captivating narrative.
- Experience the growth of a young protagonist as they overcome adversity.
- Discover a richly imagined world filled with intriguing characters and lore.