It’s summer time 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.

In the fourth chapter book sequel to The Year of the Book, The Year of the Baby, and The Year of the Fortune Cookie, Anna grows her understanding of how to overcome conflict with communication in order to build enduring friendships. With lively and warm illustrations by Patrice Barton throughout.

ISBN: 9780544668492
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Mar 8, 2016
List price: $8.5
No of pages: 160
Trim Size: 5.150 in (w) x 7.550 in (h) x 0.400 in (d)
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

It's summer time 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.

In the fourth chapter book sequel to The Year of the Book, The Year of the Baby, and The Year of the Fortune Cookie, Anna grows her understanding of how to overcome conflict with communication in order to build enduring friendships. With lively and warm illustrations by Patrice Barton throughout.

ISBN: 9780544668492
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Mar 8, 2016
List price: $8.5
No of pages: 160
Trim Size: 5.150 in (w) x 7.550 in (h) x 0.400 in (d)
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