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
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19-year-old Na has grown up in rural China while her parents lived and worked in the city. When her younger brother—the favored child, who moved to the city with her parents—dies unexpectedly, she sets out to learn what happened to him and uncovers more family secrets than she bargained for.
Junior Library Guild Selection
“A powerful tale of a brave young woman who dares to question when others simply accept.” ALABooklist *starred review
“Will lead readers through a quiet revolution.” Kirkus Reviews
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—This novel explores a moment of contemporary history and a culture that is underrepresented in YA realistic fiction.—School Library Journal, *starred review
—Rife with tension, interweaving threads, and moving and startling moments, the story captivates and speaks to a political situation that still struggles with the aftermath of regulatory policies.—Foreword Reviews, *starred review
—Junior Library Guild Selection
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