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Geography & Cultures - Maizy Chen's Last Chance: (Newbery Honor Award Winner)

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Book Synopsis: NEWBERY HONOR AWARD • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST •ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR YOUTH LITERATURE WINNER • Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family's Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family.

Welcome to the Golden Palace!

Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now. Her mom's plan is just to stay for a couple weeks, until her grandfather gets better. But plans change, and as Maizy spends more time in Last Chance (where she and her family are the only Asian Americans) and at the Golden Palace—the restaurant that's been in her family for generations—she makes some discoveries. For instance:
You can tell a LOT about someone by the way they order food. And people can surprise you. Sometimes in good ways, sometimes in disappointing ways.

And the Golden Palace has secrets.

But the more Maizy discovers, the more questions she has. Like, why are her mom and her grandmother always fighting? Who are the people in the photographs on the office wall? And when she discovers that a beloved family treasure has gone missing—and someone has left a racist note—Maizy decides it's time to find the answers.

"Heartfelt, personal, and real—this book is a gift." —TAE KELLER, Newbery Medal–winning author of When You Trap a Tiger

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Experience the captivating tale of Maizy Chen's Last Chance, a mesmerizing novel that will transport you to the enchanting world of the Golden Palace. Winner of the Newbery Honor Award, National Book Award Finalist, and Asian/Pacific American Award for Youth Literature, this book is a literary masterpiece that seamlessly weaves together themes of food, fortune, and family.

Join twelve-year-old Maizy as she embarks on a journey to uncover the hidden secrets of her family's cherished Chinese restaurant in Last Chance, Minnesota. Explore the captivating culture and traditions unique to her heritage as she delves deeper into the mysteries that lie within the Golden Palace.

Discover the power of understanding people through the way they order food. Prepare to be amazed as Maizy unveils the surprising truths hidden behind the familiar faces in her community. Immerse yourself in her emotional journey as she grapples with life's complexities, including the strained relationships between her mother and grandmother.

Unravel the enigma of the intriguing photographs adorning the walls of the restaurant's office. Feel the suspense rise as Maizy uncovers a shocking discovery—a beloved family treasure has vanished, leaving behind a disturbingly racist note. Determined to seek justice and find answers, Maizy initiates a daring quest that will test her courage and resilience.

Be moved by the authenticity of this heartfelt book, which celebrates diversity and the strength of familial bonds. As TAE KELLER, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Trap a Tiger, declares, "Heartfelt, personal, and real—this book is a gift." Don't miss out on this extraordinary literary gem.

Embrace the magic of Maizy Chen's Last Chance now!

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