At a glance
- Published
- 2022
- Publisher
- Quill Tree Books
- Subgenre
- Historical
- Words
- 22,560
- Section
- Middle Grade
In the Beautiful Country
In 1980, Ai Shi (Anna) moves with her family from Taiwan to California, expecting a golden life. Instead she faces a language barrier, racism at school, and money trouble as her parents struggle to keep a small restaurant going.
Themes
Mood
Feels emotional, hopeful, challenging.
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