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“Airi Sano goes global with her pranks when her family vacations in Japan in this third series entry. …But when some of her jokes and antics backfire, causing real problems and hurting people’s feelings, Airi reflects on her behavior and how she affects others. …The story thoughtfully explores themes of friendship and family, including sibling and intergenerational relationships. Entertaining black-and-white illustrations add cultural context to the family’s home in Hawai‘i and destinations in Japan. A fun balance of mischief, personal growth, and Japanese culture.”

– Kirkus Reviews

Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: International Menace (#3)

Written by Zoe Tokushige
Illustrated by Jennifer Naalchigar
Published by Philomel Books

School is out for the summer, and Airi is off to Japan with her family to visit her grandparents and cousins for the first time in years. As fun as the trip will be, Airi is worried that her new friends will forget about her while she’s gone. Will the stories she sends them from her vacation be exciting enough to keep them wanting more? Looks like it’s time to pull some pranks and keep her friends—and her family—entertained!

But after some of her plans cause problems, Airi starts to question whether her supposedly fun ideas are actually worth it after all. Is being the prankmaster general all it’s cracked up to be? In this latest Airi Sano adventure, Airi and her pranks are in for the trip of a lifetime!

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Primary ISBN: 9780593465844
Publication Date: November 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 09 or older

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Setting: United States (Hawaii), Japan

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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