Age Group: 12+ Years

Description:

In this warm, semi-autobiographical novel, young Pacy navigates a Chinese Year of the Dog—traditionally a year for finding oneself—while balancing her Taiwanese-American identity, family traditions, and the everyday challenges of growing up. From friendship struggles to a budding interest in writing, Pacy's relatable journey is woven together with charming family stories and cultural traditions. Grace Lin's gentle, funny narrative voice makes this an accessible and heartfelt read for middle-grade readers, offering both a specific cultural lens and universal themes of identity, belonging, and self-discovery.