This book is certainly a juvenile chapter book. The book's readability is probably 3rd to 6th(easy) grade. I do not recommend it as a challengeing read. The main character, Shirley, goes through small ups and downs caused by a culture clash as she becomes used to leaving what she has known in China and acculturates herself in the United States. Children enjoy reading about how he seems to get something something wrong in almost every chapter until it's happy ending. Worth reading for understanding some challenges particular to Asian-American immigrants or immigrants in general.
I'm a fourth grade teacher and my students love this book.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Best Selling in Books
Current slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES}- Save on Books