
Journey of the Ancestors' Gifts, The
by Linda Trinh
Title:
Journey of the Ancestors' Gifts, The
Author:
Linda Trinh
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
128 pages, B&W Spot illustrations
Publisher:
Annick Press
ISBN-13:
9781773218137
EAN:
9781773218137
Classifications:
Teenage Fiction
Weight (g):
276
Dimensions (mm):
140 x 185 x 3
Publication Country:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Condition:
New
Description
The Nguyen kids are going on vacation! It’s their first time in Vietnam and staying in Grandma Nội’s childhood home, so they should be excited. As soon as they enter the house, though, something doesn’t feel right. Why is the door to the ancestors’ room always closed? And why can’t they connect with Grandma Nội using their gifts, the way they can at home?The Nguyen kids are back for the fourth book, this one told in alternating perspectives, in this charming early chapter book series. An exploration of Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in, The Nguyen Kids "should be considered for all chapter book collections" (School Library Journal, review of Book #1).The Secret of the Jade Bangle, book #1 awards: New England Independent Booksellers Association Windows & Mirrors List pick, a New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2022, a nominee for The Outstanding Works of Literature Award nominee, BookPal 2022!











