{"title":"Jennie Liu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJennie Liu\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling stories that resonate deeply with young adults, drawing readers into worlds where complex emotions and personal growth intertwine. Her narratives often explore themes of identity, resilience, and the journey towards self-discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a style that blends vivid storytelling and rich character development, Liu's books like \u003cem\u003eThe Red Car to Hollywood\u003c\/em\u003e offer an immersive experience that invites readers to reflect on their own paths while engaging with relatable and heartfelt journeys.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-red-car-to-hollywood-by-jennie-liu-9798348066871","title":"The Red Car to Hollywood","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA journey of self-discovery set in the vibrant, drama-filled era of early Hollywood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn LA's Chinatown in 1924, sixteen-year-old Ruby Chan considers herself a modern, independent American girl. But when her secret relationship with a white boy implodes—and then is revealed to her very traditional Chinese parents—she’s in a tough spot. Horrified that Ruby’s reputation is at risk, her parents hire a matchmaker to find her a Chinese husband. Ruby is determined to foil their plans. But how?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Ruby meets the nineteen-year-old film star Anna May Wong, one of her neighbours in LA’s Chinatown. The girls quickly strike up a friendship. Anna May defies Chinese convention by working as an actress on the silver screen, and she scoffs at white people’s assumptions about her. If she can forge her own path, surely, \u003cem\u003eRuby\u003c\/em\u003e can too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot everything is as it seems, though. Danger and betrayal lurk amidst the new possibilities. To build the life she wants, Ruby will have to contend with how others see her—and decide if she’s ready to truly see herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67973478023404,"sku":"9798348066871","price":28.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798348066871-the-red-car-to-hollywood-1.jpg?v=1793161553"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jennie-liu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}