Bibliograph

The power of the pearl earrings, written by Linda Trinh ; illustrated by Clayton Nguyen

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The power of the pearl earrings, written by Linda Trinh ; illustrated by Clayton Nguyen

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The power of the pearl earrings

Responsibility statement

written by Linda Trinh ; illustrated by Clayton Nguyen

Series statement

Nguyen kids, 2

Summary

"A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in. Spontaneous and energetic Liz, the middle Nguyen sibling, grew up hearing stories from her Grandma Nội about the fantastically fierce Trung Sisters, freedom fighters in ancient Vietnam. And with a new school year about to start, Liz is determined that her taekwondo classes will prove she is just as important and brave as the famous warriors. That is, until the new boy at school, Michael, threatens her plans by turning her best friend against her, telling her the things she can't do because she's a girl. Struggling with both her friendships and her place in her family, Liz finds help where she least expects it--in the pearl earrings her Grandma Nội left her as a gift, reminding her of her Vietnamese heritage. Armed with the earrings' mysterious power, Liz decides to show Michael exactly what girls are capable of."--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

pre adolescent

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Nguyen kids, 2, The power of the pearl earrings

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