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Finally Seen

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Young immigrant's powerful journey to self-acceptance.

If you're looking for a heartwarming story that delves into the complexities of immigrant life, identity, and the struggle to belong, "Finally Seen" will speak to you. It's a refreshing narrative that captures the resilience and courage of a young spirit navigating new environments, a read that will leave a lasting impression with its authenticity and emotional depth.

  • Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Grades 3-6 (2025)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Finally Seen

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ISBN: 9781665938983
Authors: Kelly Yang
Format: Paperback
Related Topics: Middle Grade, Realistic Fiction
Goodreads rating: 4.45
(rated by 3045 readers)

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My sister got to grow up with my parents. Me? I grew up with postcards from my parents. When ten-year-old Lina Gao steps off the plane in Los Angeles, it’s her first time in America and the first time seeing her parents and her little sister in five years! She’s been waiting for this moment every day while she lived with her grandmother in Beijing, getting teased by kids at school who called her “left behind girl.” Finally, her parents are ready for her to join their fabulous life in America! Except, it’s not exactly like in the postcards: 1. School’s a lot harder than she thought. When she mispronounces some words in English on the first day, she decides she simply won’t talk. Ever again. 2. Her chatty little sister has no problem with English. And seems to do everything better than Lina, including knowing exactly the way to her parents’ hearts. 3. They live in an apartment, not a house like in Mom’s letters, and they owe a lot of back rent from the pandemic. And Mom’s plan to pay it back sounds more like a hobby than a moneymaker. As she reckons with her hurt, Lina tries to keep a lid on her feelings, both at home and at school. When her teacher starts facing challenges for her latest book selection, a book that deeply resonates with Lina, it will take all of Lina’s courage and resilience to
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Young immigrant's powerful journey to self-acceptance.

If you're looking for a heartwarming story that delves into the complexities of immigrant life, identity, and the struggle to belong, "Finally Seen" will speak to you. It's a refreshing narrative that captures the resilience and courage of a young spirit navigating new environments, a read that will leave a lasting impression with its authenticity and emotional depth.

  • Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Grades 3-6 (2025)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.