Written by Rebecca Lim
Wow, this was an amazing middle grade novel about Chinese immigrants living in recent (pre-cell phone) Australia.
Wen and Henry are friends that encourage each other. They are studying together. working toward a scholarship at an exclusive private school. When disaster strikes, they continue to work toward their dreams and push each other to achieve.
There is a lot here – poverty, suicide, racism, depression, domestic violence/abuse. While the author doesn’t hesitate to tackle these topics, it is also done without any graphic details and has a happy (maybe happier than realistic) ending.
Reviewed by Megan Buhler, Librarian, Smith Elementary
Review shared in December 2023
Rating: ★★★★½ (4.5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 5-8
Tiger Daughter
Written by Rebecca Lim
Delacorte Press
181 pages
Release Date: August 15, 2023
ISBN: 9780593648971
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
