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The Year of the Rat

The Year of the Rat2008

Grace Lin

3.3(3)on Hardcover

About this book

In this sequel to Year of the Dog, Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky year: she met her best friend Melody and discovered her true talents. However, the Year of the Rat brings big changes: Pacy must deal with Melody moving to California, find the courage to forge on with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and learn to face some of her own flaws. Pacy encounters prejudice, struggles with acceptance, and must find the beauty in change.Based on the author's childhood adventures, Year of the Rat, features the whimsical black and white illustrations and the hilarious and touching anecdotes that helped Year of the Dog earn rave reviews and satisfied readers.

Details

First published
2008
OL Work ID
OL1913875W

Subjects

Juvenile FictionFamily lifeChinese New YearFictionTaiwanese AmericansSchoolsJuvenile fictionIdentityChildren's fictionAdventure and adventurers, fictionFriendship, fictionCalifornia, fictionSchools, fictionIdentity, fictionFamily life, fictionNew york (state), fictionIdentity (Philosophical concept)Families

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