Outsider Kids A Parachute Kids Graph..., Betty C. Tang
Outsider Kids A Parachute Kids Graph..., Betty C. Tang
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Outsider Kids: A Parachute Kids Graphic Novel (Parachute Kids #2)

Author: Betty C. Tang

Narrator: Jenny Chen, Ell, Kenton Chen, Sue Ann Pien, Todd Haberkorn

Unabridged: 3 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/15/2025

Synopsis

Can one spoiled cousin upend three kids' hard-won happiness and stability? Find out in this hilarious, hair-raising, high stakes companion to the award-winning bestseller Parachute Kids! Perfect for fans of School Trip, A First Time for Everything, and The Tryout.WITH FAMILY LIKE THIS, WHO NEEDS ENEMIES?After seven months on their own as undocumented immigrants, the Lin siblings have settled into their new lives in California. Jia-Xi (Jesse) has a new job, Ke-Gang (Jason) has a new crush, and Feng-Li (Ann) is excited to celebrate her eleventh birthday with her new friends. Their parents still await visa approval in Taiwan, so the trio is trying to take better care of one another and stay under the radar of immigration authorities. But when their stuck-up cousin Josephine-a violin prodigy-arrives with her privilege and demands, suddenly their world is in turnaround. Will they have to give up the life they worked so hard to achieve?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Avery on May 08, 2025

4.5 stars! Even better than the first book! Loved!......more

Goodreads review by P on February 24, 2025

Thank you Edelweiss Plus for providing a digital ARC copy. This is the continuation of the story started in Parachute Kids. The Lin siblings have settled and they have settled into a routine, but when their aunt and cousin come to transition, new conflicts arise. The conflicts in this book are defin......more

Goodreads review by Chrysanthemum on April 30, 2025

4.5/5 i liked this book. i'd say that tang did better on this one than she did on parachute kids, but i'm not sure what i rated that one, so i'm sorry if my ratings don't match up. once again, tang's work is immaculate. her storytelling is great, and the character development was good. i really liked......more

Goodreads review by CJ on May 04, 2025

Maybe as good as the first! (Bro's queer storyline is wrapped up, which is nice, but now another thing has happened in his storyline that was not resolved 😟). Can't wait for book 3! (not sure when it comes out, but it says it will continue in the back of the book, so yay!)......more

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Praise for Parachute Kids:**A National Book Award Longlist Title in the Young People's Literature Category**ALA APALA Honor BookABA Indie Bestsellers ListSchool Library Journal Best BookNPR Best BookKirkus Reviews Best BookThe Horn Book Best Book★ "The development of the characters and their relationships is convincing and balanced, and the siblings' respective experiences are relatable for anyone who has tried to fit in somewhere. This empathic story centers a less widely recognized community and thoughtfully presents a distinct facet of immigration. Emotionally moving and beautifully executed." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "At once common and unique, this is a compelling story of immigration and family bonds; highly recommended." -- School Library Journal, starred review★ "Tang's artwork clearly conveys the emotions of each scene, and readers will find this story hard to put down." -- Booklist, starred review★ "Tang weaves themes of family, racial stereotyping, cultural adaptation, sacrifice, peer pressure, sexuality, bullying, and survival into a poignant and triumphant story of perseverance and resilience, presenting a remarkably honest depiction of an Asian American immigrant experience." -- The Horn Book, starred review"Uplifting... Across crisp, boldly colored panels, the creator addresses heavy topics such as bullying, queer identity, and racism. Inspired by her own experience as a 'parachute kid,' defined in an author's note as children brought to live with friends or relatives in foreign countries, Tang balances humor and heart with the difficult realities of what parachute kids may face." -- Publishers Weekly"Tang's debut graphic novel effectively telegraphs the characters' fears and anxieties with focused perspectives and animated panels, underscoring the obstacles immigrants must face... The siblings' emotional journey and ultimate ability to appreciate and honor both Western and Taiwanese cultures with friends and family make an aspirational model for young people trying to make the best of relocating in unforeseen situations." -- TheBulletin of the Center for Children's Books, recommended

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