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Description
Mindy Kim, a young Korean American girl who loves food, enters a local pizza place's trivia contest with her dad, hoping to win a year of free pizza. The competition tests their knowledge of food and cultural references, and Mindy's dad worries about understanding all the clues. Throughout the story, they learn the importance of doing their best, even if they do not win, and the text includes a theme of bullying.
Quick Summary
Mindy Kim enters a local pizza trivia competition hoping to win a year's worth of free pizza, but she faces unexpected challenges including a bully who tries to knock her down. Kids will devour the mouth-watering food theme, root for the father-daughter team, and cheer as Mindy stands up for herself with humor and heart. If your kid devours the "Narwhal and Puppy" series or loves "Hello, Universe," they'll crave this tasty series. Perfect for kids in grades 1-3 who enjoy quick, satisfying reads with relatable characters and sweet family moments.