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Twelve-year old Enly Wu Lewis is determined to go to band camp and follow in the steps of his musician father, who died years ago. But his mom, a single parent working two jobs, is saving every penny for his brother’s college tuition. So Enly sets out to earn the money for camp by busking. When someone tips him with a winning scratch-off lottery ticket, Enly thinks it’s the answer to his problems—but he’ll have to overcome teenage thieves and his own family if he wants to achieve his dreams.
“A recommended fiction title with humor and depth.” School Library Journal
“Readers will connect with idealistic Enly and his drive to pursue music despite the obstacles.” Kirkus Reviews
“A fast-paced quirky caper with and authentic middle-grade voice.” Alan Gratz, NYTs best-selling author of Refugee and Two Degrees
“Jennie Liu explores what gentrification can mean for communities, and in doing so she encourages readers who need to be seen as well as those who need to see.” Rebecca Petruck, author of Boy Bites Bug and Steering Toward Normal
Available for order now! Signed copies at Malaprop’s Bookstore.