Synopsis
Feng-Li can’t wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed vacation, her parents deliver shocking news: They are returning to Taiwan and leaving Feng-Li and her older siblings in California on their own.
Suddenly, the three kids must fend for themselves in a strange new world-and get along. Starting a new school, learning a new language, and trying to make new friends while managing a household is hard enough, but Bro and Sis’s constant bickering makes everything worse. Thankfully, there are some hilarious moments to balance the stress and loneliness….
From: Scholastic
Notes on This Title
This series focuses on three Taiwanese siblings who emigrate to the United States. One of them is a gay 14-year-old boy who comes out in the second volume.
Awards
National Book Foundation - Longlist, National Book Awards 2023 for Young People's Literature.
Kirkus Reviews - Best Children's Books of 2025
Reviews
Starred Review: “Tang weaves themes of family, racial stereotyping, cultural adaptation, sacrifice, peer pressure, sexuality, bullying, and survival into a poignant and triumphant story of perseverance and resilience, presenting a remarkably honest depiction of an Asian American immigrant experience.” (Source: The Horn Book)
Starred Review: “Emotionally moving and beautifully executed.” (Source: Kirkus Reviews)
Interviews
The Beat: “Betty C. Tang opens up about PARACHUTE KIDS“