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Yang the Third, a young Chinese immigrant in the United States, struggles to fit into her new life while navigating family expectations and friendships. As she keeps notes of unfamiliar words and phrases, she discovers the challenges and joys of blending cultures with her love of cats and daily family life.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Parenthood & Family Fiction
Authors: Lensey Namioka
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