The Nguyen Kids: The Secret of the Jade Bangle
Linda Trinh
Anne receives a jade bangle whose magic brings forth the spirit of her late Grandma Nội. With her grandmother’s spirit, Anne works through grief, explores her Vietnamese cultural identity, and faces racism in ballet class. The story combines a family gift and a supernatural presence with Anne’s experiences of loss, heritage, and prejudice. Clayton Nguyen’s illustrations accompany Anne’s journey of connection with her grandmother’s memory.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
