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    Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family

    Part of Yang Family Series

    Author Lensey Namioka
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    Paperback
    $7.99 US
    RH Childrens Books | Yearling
    5.25"W x 7.63"H x 0.34"D   | 4 oz | 48 per carton
    On sale Jul 01, 1996 | 144 Pages | 9780440412311
    Age 8-12 years | Grades 3-7
    Reading Level: Lexile 690L | Fountas & Pinnell P
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    Yingmei Yang has changed her name to Mary now that she's learning how to be American. It's hard since her family sticks to their Chinese customs, which can be embarrassing in public. Still, Mary wants to be best friends with popular Holly Hanson. She sees her chance when she adopts one of Holly's kittens. The trouble is that Mary's family can't afford a cat and it could damage their prized musical instruments. To prove her friendship to Holly, Mary must find a way to keep the kitten a secret from her impossible family. It won't be easy!
    • WINNER | 1997
      Arkansas Charlie May Simon Master List
    • WINNER | 1996
      Massachusetts Children's Book Master List
    Lensey Namioka has written many popular books, including Ties That Bind, Ties That Break (Laurel Leaf). View titles by Lensey Namioka

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    Yingmei Yang has changed her name to Mary now that she's learning how to be American. It's hard since her family sticks to their Chinese customs, which can be embarrassing in public. Still, Mary wants to be best friends with popular Holly Hanson. She sees her chance when she adopts one of Holly's kittens. The trouble is that Mary's family can't afford a cat and it could damage their prized musical instruments. To prove her friendship to Holly, Mary must find a way to keep the kitten a secret from her impossible family. It won't be easy!

    Awards

    • WINNER | 1997
      Arkansas Charlie May Simon Master List
    • WINNER | 1996
      Massachusetts Children's Book Master List

    Author

    Lensey Namioka has written many popular books, including Ties That Bind, Ties That Break (Laurel Leaf). View titles by Lensey Namioka

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