New From Here

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New From Here by Kelly Yang follows the story of a young boy whose family moves from Hong Kong to California at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As he navigates this challenging transition, he grapples with cultural differences, family dynamics, and the trials of adapting to an unexpected new reality. The book explores themes of resilience and understanding in a rapidly changing world.
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New From Here

Based on her own lived experience, New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang spins a heart-warming tale of courage, hope and resilience in the face of unprecedented times.

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Don’t miss the stunning no.1 New York Times bestseller. New country. New life. Whole new world . . .

When the coronavirus hits Hong Kong, ten-year-old Knox’s mum makes the last-minute decision to move him and his siblings to California, where they think they will be safe from the virus.

But life in America isn’t easy. At Knox’s new school, the other kids think that because he is from Asia, he must have brought over the virus. At home, Mum’s freaking out because she just got fired, and Dad doesn’t know when he’ll see them all again, because all flights out of Hong Kong have been cancelled.

As racism skyrockets during COVID, can Knox stand up to hate while finding his place in his new country?

Based on her own lived experience, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang spins a heart-warming tale of courage, hope and resilience in the face of unprecedented times.

‘This is a warm, sensitive, deep-dive of a family story, full of kid logic, bitter sibling rivalry, and the imperative to stand up to racism. Is essential reading to process what we’ve all been through.’ – Guardian

Also by Kelly Yang:
Front Desk
Three Keys
Room to Dream
Parachutes

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New From Here by Kelly Yang has garnered positive reviews for its heartfelt storytelling and relevant themes. Readers praise the book for its engaging narrative and its ability to address complex topics such as family, identity, and belonging with sensitivity. The characters are noted for their depth and relatability, making it a compelling read for children and adults alike.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398505001

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Kelly Yang is the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk (winner of the 2019 Asian Pacific American Award for Children’s Literature), Three Keys, Room to Dream, Key Player, Top Story, Parachutes, Private Label, Yes We Will, New from Here, Finally Seen, and Finally Heard. Front Desk also won the Parents’ Choice Gold Medal, was the 2019 Global Read Aloud, and has earned numerous other honors including being named a best book of the year by The Washington Post, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and NPR. Learn more at KellyYang.com. 

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