Maizy Chen's Last Chance:
NEWBERY HONOR AWARD • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST •
ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR YOUTH LITERATURE WINNER • Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family.
Welcome to the Golden Palace!
Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now. Her mom’s plan is just to stay for a couple weeks, until her grandfather gets better. But plans change, and as Maizy spends more time in Last Chance (where she and her family are the only Asian Americans) and at the Golden Palace—the restaurant that’s been in her family for generations—she makes some discoveries. For instance:
* You can tell a LOT about someone by the way they order food.
* And people can surprise you. Sometimes in good ways, sometimes in disappointing ways.
* And the Golden Palace has secrets.
But the more Maizy discovers, the more questions she has. Like, why are her mom and her grandmother always fighting? Who are the people in the photographs on the office wall? And when she discovers that a beloved family treasure has gone missing—and someone has left a racist note—Maizy decides it’s time to find the answers.
“Heartfelt, personal, and real—this book is a gift.” —TAE KELLER, Newbery Medal–winning author of When You Trap a Tiger
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 304
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2023
Publisher: Yearling
Language: en
ISBN: 9781984830272
Creator Bio
Lisa Yee is a renowned author of children's and young adult literature. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, she developed a love for storytelling at a young age. After graduating from college, she worked in the entertainment industry before pursuing her passion for writing. Yee has written numerous books, including several award-winning titles. Her writing often explores themes of identity, family, and friendship, and she is known for her ability to capture the voices of young characters. Maizy Chen's Last Chance, which won the prestigious Newbery Honor Award, is a testament to Yee's talent and ability to connect with readers of all ages. When she is not writing, Yee enjoys spending time with her family and traveling the world.
