New from Here by Kelly Yang

New from Here

Kelly Yang

384 pages • first pub 2022 (view editions)

fiction contemporary middle grade challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers seeking a heartfelt, emotionally resonant story about overcoming adversity and finding courage amidst personal and societal challenges, particularly those interested in themes of family resilience and confronting racism through a child's perspective.

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This “timely and compelling” (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade novel about courage, hope, and resilience follows an Asian American boy fighting to keep his family together and stand up to racism during the initial outbreak of the coronavirus.When the ...

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Community Reviews

4.27
based on 766 reviews

Moods

emotional: 83%

hopeful: 63%

inspiring: 48%

funny: 41%

reflective: 39%

challenging: 30%

informative: 20%

sad: 20%

adventurous: 18%

lighthearted: 18%

tense: 15%

dark: 3%

relaxing: 3%

Pace

28% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
11% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
61% of readers chose A mix
28% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

94% of readers chose Yes
1% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

90% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

94% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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