This book begins with the Chinese New Year, which Grace celebrates with her Taiwanese-American family. This year was The Year of the Dog, a year which was supposed to be about discovering your purpose in life. Grace decides that she will make this her goal, and she struggles to find where she really fits in. At school she is called Grace, but her family calls her Pacy at home. She celebrates both Chinese and American holidays. The Year of the Dog brings surprises for Grace: a new friend, a writing contest, a science fair, and a first crush. This book is short and easy to read, but is filled with lots of information about the Taiwanese culture. My fifth- graders will identify with Grace's experiences, and they will love the cute illustrations!
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