{"product_id":"parachute-kids-a-graphic-novel-9781338832693","title":"Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling comic artist Betty C. Tang comes a funny, fast-paced, and heartrending story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants, inspired by the author's own childhood as a parachute kid. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eNew Kid\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFront Desk\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★\u003c\/b\u003e \"Emotionally moving and beautifully executed.\" \u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e★\u003c\/b\u003e \"A compelling story of immigration and family bonds; highly recommended.\" \u003cb\u003e-- \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeng-Li can't wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed vacation, her parents deliver shocking news: They are returning to Taiwan and leaving Feng-Li and her older siblings in California on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuddenly, the three kids must fend for themselves in a strange new world--and get along. Starting a new school, learning a new language, and trying to make new friends while managing a household is hard enough, but Bro and Sis's constant bickering makes everything worse. Thankfully, there are some hilarious moments to balance the stress and loneliness. But as tensions escalate--and all three kids get tangled in a web of bad choices--can Feng-Li keep her family together?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetty C. Tang is the creator of the graphic novel \u003ci\u003eParachute Kids\u003c\/i\u003e, a 2023 National Book Award Longlist selection and an instant Indie bestseller. She has also illustrated the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling Jacky Ha-Ha series of graphic novels by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein. Before becoming a fulltime graphic novelist, Betty worked for various Hollywood animation studios, including Disney TV and DreamWorks Animation, and codirected an animated feature called \u003ci\u003eWhere's the Dragon?\u003c\/i\u003e Betty is a fourth-degree black belt in aikido. She immigrated to California as a parachute kid when she was ten and currently lives in Los Angeles. Learn more at bettyctang.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Graphix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50585232867602,"sku":"9781338832693","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_07d08677-d188-43ad-98ba-60ae02c32f2c.jpg?v=1732037146","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/parachute-kids-a-graphic-novel-9781338832693","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}