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Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel

Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel

Published in
2023
4.25
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Description

A story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants, inspired by the author’s own childhood as a parachute kid. 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?
Age
9-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
286 pages

Why to read

  • Insight into the experiences of parachute kids
  • Cultural awareness and diversity
  • Engaging visual storytelling
  • Themes of personal growth and resilience