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Can one spoiled cousin upend three kids' hard-won happiness? Find out in this hilarious, big-hearted, high stakes companion to the award-winning bestseller Parachute Kids! Perfect for fans of School Trip, A First Time for Everything, The Tryout, and The Squad.

★ "Humorous and relatable...tugs at the heartstrings." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review

★ "Powerful and triumphant." -School Library Journal, starred review

★ "Reflects true-to-life immigrant experiences." -Horn Book Magazine, starred review

"Another truly superb graphic novel from Betty C. Tang! Fascinating, funny, and, at times, heart-wrenching. I adored this story!" -Christina Soontornvat, New York Times bestselling author of The Squad and The Tryout

"An incredible, refreshing, heartfelt companion to Parachute Kids that is not afraid to illustrate the hardships of many immigrant families. I could not put this book down!" -Joanna Cacao, New York Times bestselling illustrator of The Squad and The Tryout

WITH FAMILY LIKE THIS, WHO NEEDS ENEMIES?

After seven months on their own as undocumented immigrants, the Lin siblings have settled into their new lives in California. Sis has a new job, Bro has a new crush, and Feng-Li (Ann) is excited to celebrate her eleventh birthday with her new friends. Their parents still await visa approval in Taiwan, so the trio is trying to take better care of one another and stay under the radar of immigration authorities.

But when their cousin Josephine-a violin prodigy-arrives with her privilege and demands, suddenly their world is turned upside down. Will they have to give up the life and the stability they worked so hard to achieve?

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    • The Horn Book

      May 1, 2025
      Tang continues the saga of the Lin family begun in the graphic novel Parachute Kids (rev. 5/23). In 1981, the family left Taiwan in search of a better life, making their home in a Los Angeles suburb. When the parents returned to Taiwan to earn a living, the children -- Feng-Ling (Ann), Ke-Gang (Jason), and Jia-Xi (Jessie) -- were forced to fend for themselves and adapt to American culture. Here the three siblings face challenges including complicated relationships rife with drama and an overshadowing and persistent anxiety due to their undocumented immigration status. Sixth grader Ann auditions for a summer music youth band; high-schooler Jason develops a crush on classmate Alex; and Jessie stresses over getting into Harvard. Meanwhile, their spoiled cousin Ting-Ting (Josephine), a violin virtuosa, arrives from Taiwan and flaunts her cosmopolitan education, stylish fashion, linguistic fluency, and acceptance into the prestigious Music Institute of Los Angeles. However, Josephine must give up her place at M.I.L.A. and return to Taiwan when her parents decide to divorce; she takes out her disappointment on the Lins, creating a very tense situation for her cousins and necessitating a nerve-wracking overnight move. Vibrantly colored panels add occasional comic relief while exploring themes of family, friendship, belonging, queer sexuality, and the sense of loss that reflects true-to-life immigrant experiences. Overall, perseverance and the enduring triumph of the human spirit propel the Lin siblings on their journey to realizing the American dream. Jerry Dear

      (Copyright 2025 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

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