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Lucy and Linh

Alice Pung

In Australia, Lucy balances life with her Chinese immigrant family against life at an exclusive private girls’ school. At school, a powerful trio known as the Cabinet influences both students and some teachers. Although Lucy worries that she will stand out among her polished classmates, the Cabinet welcomes her. Linh is blunt, strong-willed, and fearless, qualities Lucy once recognized in herself. The story places school hierarchy and belonging alongside Lucy’s family and cultural life.

This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.

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Book details

Themes
Belonging · Cultural Heritage · Family · Identity · School
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Legends Press
Published
May 3, 2018
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9781787198388
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
  • 2017Fiction for Young Adults
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