Lost & Found: Based on a True Story
Being the new kid in school is scary enough. But imagine what it would be like if you were the new kid in a new school, in a new country. That’s exactly the situation Mei Yu finds herself in when her family moves from China to Canada. As she navigates her new school, she discovers a unique way to learn English and makes a new friend along the way in this heartwarming story based on the author's own experiences.
An educator's guide with discussion questions is also available.
Special Populations: English Language Learners (ELLs), Newcomers
Culture/Community: Chinese / Chinese American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Immigration, Strong Girls and Women
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Bicultural Kids, Identity, Immigration, Urban Stories
Genre: Autobiography/Memoir
Format: Graphic novel
Audiobook: No
Book Series: ELL Stories, Immigrant Stories: A New Home, Graphic Novels and Comics , Graphic Novels: Asian Pacific Heritage
9781454952640