Girl in Translation
by Kwok, Jean
Alex Award/HonorFriendshipMoving to a New AreaAsian PeopleALA Outstanding Books for the College BoundBooklist Adult Books For Young AdultsPrivate
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AR Book Level
5.7
AR Points
13
Word Count
85,303
Interest Level
Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Genre
Fiction
AR Quiz #
143894 EN
About this book
Ah-Kim Chang and her mother immigrate to Brooklyn, where they work for Aunt Paula in a Chinatown clothing factory. Kim's hard work earns her a place at an elite private school, where she is befriended by Annette, who helps her adjust to America.