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Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Library Association Award for Children’s Literature

“A delightful story about assimilation and family dynamics . . . sure to appeal to young readers struggling with issues of self-identity, whatever their heritage.”

—Los Angeles Times

“Thought-provoking, funny, and incredibly heartwarming.”

—Booklist

“A realistic and amusing portrait of family dynamics, heritage, and the challenge of feeling like an outsider.”

—Publishers Weekly

The Great Wall Of Lucy Wu

Written by Wendy Wan-Long Shang
Published by Scholastic Press

Lucy Wu, aspiring basketball star and interior designer, is on the verge of having the best year of her life. She’s ready to rule the school as a sixth grader, go out for captain of the school basketball team, and take over the bedroom she has always shared with her sister.

In an instant, though, her plans are shattered when she finds out that Yi Po, her beloved grandmother’s sister, is coming to visit for several months — and is staying in Lucy’s room. Lucy’s vision of a perfect year begins to crumble, and in its place come an unwelcome roommate, foiled birthday plans, a bully who tries to scare Lucy off the basketball team, and Chinese school with the annoying know-it-all Talent Chang. Lucy’s year is ruined — or is it?

A wonderfully funny, warm, and heartfelt tale about the ways life often reveals silver linings in the most unexpected of clouds.

Primary ISBN: 9780545162159
Publication Date: January 2011
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older

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Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 2nd Generation

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

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