 | Alterations Author: Xu, Ray | |
| Price: $12.29 | ||
Summary:
A semi-autobiographical middle-grade graphic novel about a Canadian-Chinese boy who feels invisible at home and in school but longs to stand out.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (11/01/23)
School Library Journal (00/06/24)
Booklist (02/01/24)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (A) (00/01/24)
The Hornbook (00/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/01/2024 Kevin Lee is a second-generation Chinese American kid living in Toronto with his mom, sister, and grandma. He's an aspiring comic artist with quite the imagination, but home life hasn't been easy lately: between his mom working long hours at the family alteration shop, having to share a room with his older sister, and dealing with the absence of his father, Kevin is struggling. Things at school aren't much better—after an incident that earned him the nickname Egg Boy, he's been doing everything he can to remain invisible and fly under the radar. While on a school field trip to the local amusement park, Kevin takes matters into his own hands in order to change his image. Unfortunately, this involves a daring ride on a roller coaster deemed unsafe for passengers! Inspired by Xu's own experiences growing up in Toronto in the 1990s, this touching coming-of-age story comes through in playful artwork and offers excellent insight into the difficulties of middle school, especially if you already feel like an outsider. A great pick for fans of Pedro Martín's Mexikid (2023). - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
