Publisher Description

April Chen is happily planning to go away to college, and she has a great new boyfriend, Steve. But as the only girl in her family, April is expected to take care of her grandmother. And Grandma, "the Dragon Lady," hates Steve and has other plans for April. Torn between her duty to her family and her desire for independence, April realizes she must find a way to define herself on her own terms.
Includes a reader's guide.

Author Biography

LENSEY NAMIOKA is the author of several books for children and young adults, including Ties That Bind, Ties That Break; Mismatch; and Half and Half. She lives in Seattle, Washington.

Review

[star] "Sheds light on the Chinese American culture in a manner that at times recalls Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club."--Publishers Weekly (starred)
"Rings true with uncertainty, joy, and hope."--School Library Journal --

Long Description

April Chen is happily planning to go away to college, and she has a great new boyfriend, Steve.

Review Quote

[star] "Sheds light on the Chinese American culture in a manner that at times recalls Amy Tan'sThe Joy Luck Club."--Publishers Weekly(starred) "Rings true with uncertainty, joy, and hope."--School Library Journal

Description for Bookstore

Hardcover edition 1994 978-0-15-276644-3 0-15-276644-8 Previous paperback edition 1994 978-0-15-200886-4 pb 0-15-200886-1 pb

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