Nutmeg Book Award
2014 · Intermediate · Nominee
About This Book
In this humorous and heartfelt debut about a split cultural identity, nothing goes according to plan for sixth-grader Lucy Wu.
Lucy Wu, aspiring basketball star and interior designer, is on the verge of having the best year of her life. She's ready to rule the school as a sixth grader and take over the bedroom she has always shared with her sister. In an instant, though, her plans are shattered when she finds out that Yi Po, her beloved grandmother's sister, is coming to visit for several months -- and is staying in Lucy's room. Lucy's vision of a perfect year begins to crumble, and in its place come an unwelcome roommate, foiled birthday plans, and Chinese school with the awful Talent Chang.
Lucy Wu, aspiring basketball star and interior designer, is on the verge of having the best year of her life. She's ready to rule the school as a sixth grader and take over the bedroom she has always shared with her sister. In an instant, though, her plans are shattered when she finds out that Yi Po, her beloved grandmother's sister, is coming to visit for several months -- and is staying in Lucy's room. Lucy's vision of a perfect year begins to crumble, and in its place come an unwelcome roommate, foiled birthday plans, and Chinese school with the awful Talent Chang.
Awards
Sasquatch Award
2014 · Children/Young Adult · Nominee
Black-Eyed Susan Award
2013 · Grades 4-6 · Nominee
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
2013 · Children's · Nominee
Georgia Children's Book Award
2013 · Children's Book (Grades 4 - 8) · Nominee
Rhode Island Children's Book Award
2013 · Grades 3-6 · Nominee
Volunteer State Book Award
2013 · Intermediate · Nominee
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
2012 · Seven to Ten · Recommended
Cybils
2011 · Middle Grade Fiction · Finalist
Parents Choice Award (Spring) (2008-Up)
2011 · Fiction · Silver Medal Winner
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