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Anna, a 12‑year‑old girl in Cincinnati, becomes uneasy when her best friend Andee launches a student‑exchange initiative to bring a boy named Fan from China to her town for a year. Despite Fan’s arrival, Anna feels that the two teens might never find common ground. The story follows the growing friendship between Anna, Andee, and Fan, showing how a cross‑cultural exchange tests and ultimately strengthens their bonds.
Themes of friendship, cultural curiosity, and overcoming prejudice are woven into the narrative, offering young readers a look at how diversity can enrich daily life. The book highlights both the challenges and rewards of intercultural communication.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Andrea Cheng
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