The Secret of the Jade Bangle (The Nguyen Kids, 1)
"Engaging and empowering"—STARRED review, Nonstop Reader
A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in.
I, Anne Nguyen, believe in ghosts. Not the kind of ghosts that hide in dark corners and yell boo! Not scary ghosts, but family ghosts.
Organized and introspective nine-year-old Anne Nguyen misses her Grandma Nội, a lot. But even though Grandma Nội passed away, it doesn’t mean she’s disappeared. When Anne and her younger siblings Jacob and Liz are given gifts passed on to them by Grandma, Anne soon realizes that hers—a beautiful jade bangle—has a secret power. One that might just give her the strength to stand up to her ballet teacher, who treats her differently than her white classmates, and embrace her Vietnamese identity through cooking Grandma’s recipes. No matter how difficult things get, Anne learns that the love of her ancestors is always with her.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 128
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2022
Publisher: Annick Press
Language: en
ISBN: 9781773217161
Creator Bio
Linda Trinh and Clayton Nguyen are a dynamic sibling duo who share a passion for storytelling and cultural representation. They were born and raised in a Vietnamese-American household, which heavily influenced their writing style and themes. Linda, the older sister, is an avid reader and writer who graduated with a degree in English Literature. Clayton, the younger brother, is a talented artist and illustrator who studied graphic design. Together, they combine their skills and experiences to create engaging and diverse stories for children. The Secret of the Jade Bangle is their first collaboration, and they are excited to share their cultural heritage and love for storytelling with young readers.
