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“A boy seeks himself within a family of big personalities. Ever since he broke his wrist, 11-year-old Korean Canadian Evan Park has been able to avoid his overbearing father’s questions about returning to team sports. Evan’s headstrong older sister, Lydia, has her gymnastics trophies, his little sister, Georgia, is busy being a cute 3-year-old, and Evan feels lost: “I just want to find something for me.” …When Evan sprains his newly healed wrist, Lydia suggests the Parks enter the family team event of an upcoming “super muddy” obstacle course contest called Soiled Pants. …When Soiled Pants arrives, the Parks must rely on true collaboration. …A fun-filled romp grounded in love, family, and plenty of mud.”

– Kirkus Reviews

Team Park

Written by Angela Ahn
Published by Tundra Books

Unlike his dad, Evan Park does not like team sports — no matter how hard he tries. And when an accident causes Evan to break his wrist, he is determined that once he heals, he’ll work on finding his thing. Alone.

Inspired by his athletic physiotherapist, Evan decides to compete in an upcoming Dominator Ninja: Junior Edition competition. It will be part rehab, part fun. If he trains hard enough, he’ll finally have something to put on his empty shelf in the family trophy cabinet. Maybe that would make his dad proud of him for once.

But klutzy Evan strikes again, reinjuring his wrist. There’s no way he can compete in Dominator Ninja now — he can’t even hold chopsticks. When his sister encourages him to look beyond a solo competition, they discover a local family race that is more about the experience than the results. Can Evan shift his perspective to rally the whole family to do this event . . . together?

Primary ISBN: 9781774883433
Publication Date: September 2024
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 09 or older

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Setting: Canada

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

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