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The Year of the Rat (New Edition)


Pacy Lin Novel

School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7

No. of pages 208

Published: 2019

Great for age 9-12 years

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In this sequel to Year of the Dog, Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky year: she met her best friend Melody and discovered her true talents. However, the Year of the Rat brings big changes: Pacy must deal with Melody moving to California, find the courage to forge on with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and learn to face some of her own flaws. Pacy encounters prejudice, struggles with acceptance, and must find the beauty in change.Based on the author's childhood adventures, Year of the Rat, features the whimsical black and white illustrations and the hilarious and touching anecdotes that helped Year of the Dog earn rave reviews and satisfied readers.This special edition of the modern classic features over 15 pages of new content, including deleted stories, a Q&A with the author and editor, photos from the author's childhood, and more!

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Pacy Lin Novel .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Little, Brown & Company .

Roseanne Thong is an English teacher who divides her time between Southern California and Hong Kong. Grace Lin graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design.

 

This book is in the following series:

Pacy Lin Novel

This book has been nominated for the following award:

Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 3-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-6 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.

This book features the following character:

Pacy Lin
This book features the character Pacy Lin.

Praise for Year of the Rat

 

A CCBC Fiction for Children Choice

"Readers of this gentle, appealing sequel will appreciate the way the engaging protagonist discovers she can survive the changes a new year brings."

 

-- Kirkus

"An endearing story that will touch readers."

 

-- Booklist

Praise for Year of the Dog

 

ALA Children's Notables list pick

 

Booklist Editor's Choice

 

Kirkus Best Early Chapter Book

 

New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing selection

 

Gold Award from the National Parenting Publications Awards

 

Texas Bluebonnet Nominee

[star] "Lin does a remarkable job capturing the soul and spirit of books like those of Hayward or Maud Hart Lovelace, reimagining them through the lens of her own story, and transforming their special qualities into something new for today's young readers."

 

--Booklist, starred review

"For any reader who enjoys stories of friendship and family life."

 

--Kirkus Reviews

 

 

"Girls everywhere, but especially those in the Asian-American community, will find much to embrace here."

 

--Publishers Weekly

"A gentle tale full of humor."

 

--The Horn Book