The Year of the Rat (Pacy Lin Series #2)
Written by Grace Lin
Published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
In this sequel to Year of the Dog, Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky year: she met her best friend Melody and discovered her true talents. However, the Year of the Rat brings big changes: Pacy must deal with Melody moving to California, find the courage to forge on with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and learn to face some of her own flaws. Pacy encounters prejudice, struggles with acceptance, and must find the beauty in change. Based on the author’s childhood adventures, Year of the Rat, features the whimsical black and white illustrations and the hilarious and touching anecdotes that helped Year of the Dog earn rave reviews and satisfied readers.
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Available As: Paperback
Middle Grade, Age 08 or older
Community Represented: Chinese/Chinese American, Taiwanese/Taiwanese American
Themes: Discrimination: Racial, Family Relationship: Parents, Generation: 1st, Multiracial Identity
Setting: United States
Character’s New Arrival/New American Status: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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