Parachute Kids: A Graphic Novel [Paperback]

ABA Indie Bestseller

National Book Award Longlist Title

Asian/Pacific American Award Honor Book

4 Starred Reviews

This funny, fast-paced, and heartrending story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants is perfect for fans ofNew KidandFront Desk. Be sure to follow their further adventures in the companion book,Outsider Kids!

A DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!

Feng-Li can't wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed vacation, her parents deliver shocking news: They are returning to Taiwan and leaving Feng-Li and her older siblings in Californiaon their own.

Suddenly, the three kids must fend for themselves in a strange new world--and get along. Starting a new school, learning a new language, and trying to make new friends while managing a household is hard enough, but Bro and Sis's constant bickering makes everything worse. Thankfully, there are some hilarious moments to balance the stress and loneliness. But as tensions escalate--and all three kids get tangled in a web of bad choices--can Feng-Li keep her family together?

Praise forParachute Kids:

 The development of the characters and their relationships is convincing and balanced, and the siblings' respective experiences are relatable for anyone who has tried to fit in somewhere. This empathic story centers a less widely recognized community and thoughtfully presents a distinct facet of immigration. Emotionally moving and beautifully executed. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review

 At once common and unique, this is a compelling story of immigration and family bonds; highly recommended. --School Library Journal, starred review

 Tang's artwork clearly conveys the emotions of each scene, and readers will find this story hard to put down. --Booklist, starred relC,