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In a middle‑school setting, Alice Larsen reluctantly becomes friends with Yoon Jun, a new student from Korea. Through their friendship, Alice begins to learn about and reflect on her own Korean background and identity. The story follows her growing self‑awareness as she navigates personal and cultural discovery in a school environment.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Marie G. Lee
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