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The mystery of the painted fan (The Nguyen kids #3)

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  • Publisher:
    BC Libraries Cooperative, 2023
  • Hardcopy Braille format available.
    Publisher:
    BC Libraries Cooperative, 2023
    Note: You can request this braille book through your public library. Public libraries anywhere in Canada may borrow this book by contacting the Devon Public Library in Devon, Alberta. This book was purchased with support from the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program - Disability Component.

Details:

  • Author: Trinh, Linda
    Contributor: Nguyen, Clayton
    Date:
    Created
    2023
    Summary:

    The third book in the early chapter book series The Nguyen Kids features the youngest sibling, Jacob, and continues the series’ exploration of social justice themes, specifically gender expression and identity, with a supernatural twist. Thoughtful and creative, Jacob is tired of being the baby of the family. He is ready to fully express himself in all of the ways that feel right to him, but not everyone seems as eager to accept change—even his own parents. He still loves hockey, yet he also wants to try something new, even if others may not understand. Confused and frustrated, Jacob turns to the beautiful fan his Grandma Nội gave him, which features all of the Vietnamese zodiac animals. With the mysterious fan and memories of Grandma guiding him, Jacob finds the power to remain true to himself, and show his family who he could be.

    Original Publisher: Toronto : Annick Press, 2023, Braille, Longueuil, Quebec (Point-par-point), National Network for Equitable Library Service, Vancouver, British Columbia, BC Libraries Cooperative
    Language(s): English
    ISBN: 9781773217710