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Gr 3-5- This compact sequel to The Year of the Dog (Little, Brown, 2006) charts an eventful year, based on the author's own childhood. As the story opens, Pacy (who uses an American name, Grace, at school) is celebrating Chinese New Year with her family and friends. Their gatherings always center on food and the delightful stories her parents tell of their lives in Taiwan and of coming to America. As Pacy's dad relates the story of the rat and the Chinese zodiac, her mother notes that the Year of the Rat is a time for making changes. Change quickly becomes the hallmark of the protagonist's year: her best friend moves to California, and Pacy must adjust to a new teacher and new relationships. When a boy from China arrives at her school, her classmates tease him for being different. Pacy watches guiltily until she finds the courage to speak up for him. Lin's handling of the situation as related through a child's perspective is graceful and sensitive. Young readers will find this episodic, character-driven short novel appealing and relate to its authentically childlike Pacy, whose family's Thanksgiving feast includes both huo guo (Chinese hot pot) dishes and a small turkey. Lin's plentiful detailed line drawings add to the story's appeal. This heartwarming sequel will leave readers hoping for more about this engaging heroine and her family.-Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA
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Posted December 30, 2011
GRACE LIN IS SUCH A GREAT WRITER HER BOOKS ARE VERY GOOD ESPECIALLY WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON .I JUST LOVE HER BOOKS!
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Posted December 10, 2011
This was very good. Grace Lin is a very good other!
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Posted September 16, 2011
I love the first book i want to read the sequeal so bad!
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Posted February 15, 2011
She should have gotten a Newbery Award for this book. Say I if tou loved it! I I I!
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Posted December 29, 2010
i think this book and its prequel are great for kids learning English as a second language
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Posted January 25, 2010
Great life lessons. Well written and absorbing.
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Posted February 28, 2012
I love this book but it has to many pictures and not anough words. When I was reading it it was just like picture after picture after picture. It kinda seemed like a picture book. It was also to small of a book at the end of it I was like "WHAT THIS IS IT?!?!" So I think Grace Lin should of writen more. Over all I thought it was a good book and I'm excited for her new book dumpling days! I hear it is really good so I am excited to check it out. Good job Grace Lin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)
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Posted February 9, 2012
Whoever wrote thar december 30 comment, she might read these! Shes not vietnamese american, shes tiwanese american.
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Posted January 14, 2012
A great book. Written in the first person it is different from other books. It is great also to learn about the chinese cultere in this book.
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Posted January 3, 2012
This is an amazing book for all ages. It is about a young girl called Grace. She is chinese and american.you will be able to live in her chinese american world. I also recomend "where the mountain meets the moon","the year of the dog" and"dumpling days" by Grace Lin
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Posted January 2, 2012
Cool but Where The Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin is even better you should read it
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.*Enlightening. *Informative. *Educational. *Comical and entertaining. *Engaging. *Fascinating facts for cultural awareness. This novel provides educational facts about Taiwanese and Chinese cultures. You will read about a tea ceremony, how it may feel to be "fresh off the boat," and the meaning for jumping on a bride and groom's bed on their wedding night, and many other interesting facts about the two cultures in this storyline. If the youth enjoy this book they may also be interested in "Liberty Porter: First Daughter," "Liberty Porter First Daughter: New Girl in Town," "Keena Ford and the Second Grade Mix-up," and "Keena Ford and the Field Trip Mix-Up."
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Overview
In this sequel to Year of the Dog, Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky year: she met her best friend Melody and discovered her true talents. However, the Year of the Rat brings big changes: Pacy must deal with Melody moving to California, find the courage to forge on with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and learn to face some of her own flaws. Pacy encounters prejudice, struggles with acceptance, and must find the beauty in change.Based on the author's childhood adventures, Year of the Rat, features the whimsical black and white illustrations and the hilarious and touching anecdotes that ...