Eight-year old Jasmine, whose Chinese name is Ying-Ying, leaves Chicago with her mother to live in San Francisco. There she learns about family, teasing, friendship, being in charge of her nephew, trouble at summer camp, the violin, appreciating teac...
A child's special window reflects her dreams, joys, pain and fears. She recaptures unforgettable experiences--the fear of being left alone, the mystery of a gambling place, the joy of performing, the pain of parental discord, and the challenge of dea...
Nine-year old Ying-Ying (Jasmine) and her mother move to Los Angeles, while her father's shadow follows. Jasmine discovers unexpected consequences as she gets to know her older brother Art, makes new friends, joins the L.A. Junior Fire Department, br...
Back in San Francisco, eleven-year-old Jasmine (Ying-Ying) saves her mother who has a bad accident, enters the workforce, competes in a spelling bee, has a crush on a boy that brings on secret dreams as a super hero, participates in Chinese tradition...