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Feb 01, 2022 | ISBN 9781984830258 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Feb 01, 2022 | ISBN 9781984830265 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Feb 01, 2022 | ISBN 9781984830289 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Feb 01, 2022 | 282 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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Feb 01, 2022 | ISBN 9781984830258 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Feb 01, 2022 | ISBN 9781984830265 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Feb 01, 2022 | ISBN 9781984830289 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Feb 01, 2022 | ISBN 9780593505748 | Middle Grade (8-12)
282 Minutes
Packed with surprises, heart, and stories within stories, this irresistible novel from an award-winning author celebrates food, fortune, and family.Welcome to the Golden Palace!Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now. Her mom’s plan is just to stay for a couple weeks, until her grandfather gets better. But plans change, and as Maizy spends more time in Last Chance (where she and her family are the only Asian Americans) and at the Golden Palace—the restaurant that’s been in her family for generations—she makes some discoveries. For instance:
Lisa Yee’s debut novel, Millicent Min, Girl Genius, won the prestigious Sid Fleischman Humor Award. Her other novels for young people, with nearly two million copies in print, include Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time, So Totally Emily Ebers, Absolutely Maybe, and two books about a… More about Lisa Yee
Praise for Maizy Chen’s Last Chance★ “Lisa Yee combines neglected U.S. history and multi-generational family legends… to create the delightful and enlightening Maizy Chen’s Last Chance.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review★ “A moving, multilayered family narrative.” —Booklist, starred review★ “Captivating… and prompts readers to consider what it means to be American.” —The Horn Book, starred review“Heartfelt, personal, and real—this book is a gift. Readers will cheer and feel for Maizy as she bonds with her grandparents, discovers the joys and pains of growing up, and learns about her family’s Chinese American history.” —Tae Keller, Newbery-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger“Bursting with humor and heart, Maizy Chen’s Last Chance celebrates the power of food, family, understanding our roots, and stepping up to help others when it matters the most.” —Kate Messner, New York Times bestselling author of Breakout and Chirp“I love this book. This is a big story and brings up much-needed discussion about the importance of community, history, and truth.” —Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor-winning author of One Crazy Summer
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