{"product_id":"in-the-beautiful-country-libro-en-ingles","title":"In the Beautiful Country (Libro en Inglés)","description":"ISBN: 9780063118980 \u003cbr\u003eEditorial: Quill Tree Books \u003cbr\u003eAutor: Kuo, Jane \u003cbr\u003eAño de edición: 2022 \u003cbr\u003eN° Paginas: 320 \u003cbr\u003eTipo de pasta: Pasta dura \u003cbr\u003eDescripción: For fans of Jasmine Warga and Thanhhà Lại, this is a stunning novel in verse about a young Taiwanese immigrant to America who is confronted by the stark difference between dreams and reality.Anna can’t wait to move to the beautiful country—the Chinese name for America. Although she’s only ever known life in Taiwan, she can’t help but brag about the move to her family and friends.But the beautiful country isn’t anything like Anna pictured. Her family can only afford a cramped apartment, she’s bullied at school, and she struggles to understand a new language. On top of that, the restaurant that her parents poured their savings into is barely staying afloat. The version of America that Anna is experiencing is nothing like she imagined. How will she be able to make the beautiful country her home?This lyrical and heartfelt story, inspired by the author’s own experiences, is about resilience, courage, and the struggle to make a place for yourself in the world.From School Library JournalGr 5 Up—A beautifully written novel in verse about finding your way in the world. Set in 1980, Ai Shi\/Anna, a Taiwanese girl, moves with her parents to California—or as they call it, the beautiful country. Anna is thrilled to be moving, until she arrives and learns that life in California isn't what she expected. She is the only Asian student at school, and the kids bully her for being different. Her parents put all their money into a fast food restaurant that is costing them more than they make, especially with reoccurring vandalism. What started as a big dream may actually be a big mistake. Kuo doesn't shy away from the hardships, but presents them in a suitable manner for the target audience. The racism that Anna and her parents experience is very relevant today, with some of the depictions (pulling at eyelids and reciting racist rhymes) likely to cause discomfort. This book is a work of fiction, but is inspired by Kuo and her family's immigration to the United States. While Anna was born in Taiwan, her father is Chinese, and she discovers what it means to be from both places during that time. Anna's story is a true journey, and Kuo skillfully breaks it into parts that allow readers to think and reflect on each piece before moving ont VERDICT A moving historical fiction book that is valuable for all readers and belongs in libraries and classrooms.—Amanda BorgiaReview\"Vivid, heartbreaking, and hopeful in all the right ways.” — Gene Luen Yang, award-winning author of American Born Chinese“Beautifully written. A moving historical fiction book that is valuable for all readers.” — School Library Journal (starred review)“Deftly touches on complex issues. A powerfully candid and soulful account of an immigrant experience.” — Kirkus Reviews“Anna’s candid first-person narrative makes this first novel an absorbing and ultimately moving book.” — Booklist“Emotional. Full of vivid imagery.” — Horn Book Magazine\"Kuo paints a vivid story of interpersonal bonds and persistence.” — Publishers WeeklyAbout the AuthorJANE KUO is a Chinese and Taiwanese American writer who grew up in Los Angeles in the 1980s. Jane's novels, In the Beautiful Country and Land of Broken Promises are fictional stories inspired by the weekends and summers she spent working in her family's fast food restaurant. Please visit her online at www.janekuo.com.\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdioma: Inglés\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvío: Desde EE. UU.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLibro Impreso y Nuevo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40616439185451,"sku":"9780063118980","price":660.0,"currency_code":"MXN","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2321\/9467\/products\/c0f9a262-ac21-4f81-ba8c-4695413acad7.jpg?v=1670884080","url":"https:\/\/cadabrabooks.com\/products\/in-the-beautiful-country-libro-en-ingles","provider":"Cadabra \u0026 Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}