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The Secret of the Jade Bangle

Linda Trinh Clayton Nguyen

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English
Annick Press Ltd
24 January 2023
""Engaging and empowering""-STARRED review, Nonstop Reader

A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in.

I, Anne Nguyen, believe in ghosts. Not the kind of ghosts that hide in dark corners and yell boo! Not scary ghosts, but family ghosts.

Organized and introspective nine-year-old Anne Nguyen misses her Grandma Ni, a lot. But even though Grandma Ni passed away, it doesn't mean she's disappeared. When Anne and her younger siblings Jacob and Liz are given gifts passed on to them by Grandma, Anne soon realizes that hers-a beautiful jade bangle-has a secret power. One that might just give her the strength to stand up to her ballet teacher, who treats her differently than her white classmates, and embrace her Vietnamese identity through cooking Grandma's recipes. No matter how difficult things get, Anne learns that the love of her ancestors is always with her.
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Illustrated by:   Clayton Nguyen
Imprint:   Annick Press Ltd
Country of Publication:   Canada
Volume:   1
Dimensions:   Height: 184mm,  Width: 139mm, 
ISBN:   9781773217161
ISBN 10:   177321716X
Pages:   128
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 6 to 9 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

LINDA TRINH is a Vietnamese Canadian author who writes fiction and non-fiction for children and adults. She explores identity, cultural background, and spirituality. Her work has appeared in anthologies and literary magazines. She lives with her family in Winnipeg. CLAYTON NGUYEN is an illustrator and animation student at Sheridan College in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

  • Joint winner of Best Books 2022 (United States)
  • Joint winner of Best Books List, starred selection 2023 (Canada)
  • Joint winner of Manitoba Book Award 2023 (Canada)
  • Short-listed for Panda Book Award 2023 (United States)

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