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Frances is a Chinese‑American student navigating the pressures of a competitive high school in San Francisco during the 1980s. Her mother pushes her toward a career in medicine, but when Frances accidentally enrolls in a speech class she uncovers a surprising talent and begins to question her future and the expectations placed on her. Set against the backdrop of a modern, diverse city, the novel explores mother‑daughter dynamics, cultural expectations, and the search for personal identity.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Cara Chow
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