The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling
Published on 14. November 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-911631-53-8 (ISBN)
Description
Anna Chiu has her hands pretty full looking after her brother and sister and helping out at her dad's restaurant, all while her mum stays in bed. Dad's new delivery boy, Rory, is a welcome distraction and even though she knows that things aren't right at home, she's starting to feel like she could just be a normal teen.
But when Mum finally gets out of bed, things go from bad to worse. And as Mum's condition worsens, Anna and her family question everything they understand about themselves and each other.
A heart-warming tale about the crevices of culture, mental wellness and family, and the surprising power of a good dumpling.
But when Mum finally gets out of bed, things go from bad to worse. And as Mum's condition worsens, Anna and her family question everything they understand about themselves and each other.
A heart-warming tale about the crevices of culture, mental wellness and family, and the surprising power of a good dumpling.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Sydney
Australia
Publishing group
Allen & Unwin
Target group
Young adult
Dimensions
Height: 195 mm
Width: 128 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
348 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-911631-53-8 (9781911631538)
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Person
Wai Chim is a first-generation Chinese-American from New York City. She grew up speaking Cantonese at home and absorbing Western culture through books, TV and school. She spent some time living in Japan before making Sydney, Australia, her permanent home. Her previous books include the Chook Chook series and Shaozhen, part of the Through My Eyes: Natural Disaster Zone series. Freedom Swimmer was her debut novel for young adults and was shortlisted for the inaugural Readings Young Adult Book Prize. In addition to writing, Wai works as a digital producer/web developer for The Starlight Children's Foundation.