Astute Anna discovers that sisterhood really can cross continents and cultures in this heartwarming fourth book in the Anna Wang series. Patrice Barton’s lively and warm illustrations bring Anna’s story to life. It’s summertime and twelve-year old Anna Wang is writing letters and exchanging English for Chinese lessons with her pen pal Fan in China. When Anna and her friend Andee decide to invite Fan to stay as an exchange student in Cincinnati, Fan responds in an unexpected way. Through this experience, Anna learns more about family values in today’s Chinese culture.

Read the entire Anna Wang series!

  • The Year of the Book
  • The Year of the Baby
  • The Year of the Fortune Cookie
  • The Year of the Three Sisters
  • The Year of the Garden
ISBN: 9780544556874
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Apr 7, 2015
List price: $7.25
No of pages: 175
Trim Size:
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Asian American & Pacific Islander
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emigration, Immigration & Refugees
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship

Andrea Cheng

Biography

Andrea Cheng is the author of several children’s books, including the acclaimed middle-grade Anna Wang series critics call “gentle,” “accessible,” and “just right.” Though she passed away in 2015, her books will continue to inspire readers. Visit her website at andreacheng.com.

Patrice Barton

Astute Anna discovers that sisterhood really can cross continents and cultures in this heartwarming fourth book in the Anna Wang series. Patrice Barton’s lively and warm illustrations bring Anna’s story to life. It’s summertime and twelve-year old Anna Wang is writing letters and exchanging English for Chinese lessons with her pen pal Fan in China. When Anna and her friend Andee decide to invite Fan to stay as an exchange student in Cincinnati, Fan responds in an unexpected way. Through this experience, Anna learns more about family values in today’s Chinese culture.

Read the entire Anna Wang series!

  • The Year of the Book
  • The Year of the Baby
  • The Year of the Fortune Cookie
  • The Year of the Three Sisters
  • The Year of the Garden

ISBN: 9780544556874
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Apr 7, 2015
List price: $7.25
No of pages: 175
Trim Size:
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Asian American & Pacific Islander
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emigration, Immigration & Refugees
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship

Andrea Cheng

Biography

Andrea Cheng is the author of several children’s books, including the acclaimed middle-grade Anna Wang series critics call "gentle," "accessible," and "just right." Though she passed away in 2015, her books will continue to inspire readers. Visit her website at andreacheng.com.

Patrice Barton