Book
Uprooted : a memoir about what happens when your family moves back / Ruth Chan.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250855336 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 285 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Roaring Brook Press, 2024.
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| Genre: | Graphic novels. Comics (Graphic works) Autobiographical comics. |
Available copies
- 0 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Branch | J FIC Chan | 31681030074801 | JFIC GN | Checked out | 02/11/2026 |
- Baker & Taylor
Moving to Hong Kong, where her family fits in but she doesnât, Ruth feels lonely and uprooted by the language barrier and harder classes until her father tells her stories about her family that help her to be strong and put down roots. Simultaneous. Illustrations. - McMillan Palgrave
Perfect for fans of New Kid and A First Time for Everything, a joyful and tearful debut middle grade graphic memoir about one girl being uprooted when she moves to Hong Kong, a place where her family fits in but, for her, it's nothing like home.
Ruth Chan loves her hometown in Toronto, hanging out with her best friends for life, and snacking on ketchup flavored potato chips, which are the best. What Ruth doesnât love is having to move to Hong Kong after her dad gets a new job there.
Her mom is excited to reunite with her family, but itâs not the same for Ruth. In Hong Kong, her classes are harder, her Cantonese isnât good enough, and her parents are never around. Ruth feels lonely and completely uprooted.
But as Ruthâs dad tells stories about her family, about how they relied on their strength, courage, and each other to survive the most difficult times, Ruth realizes that she too can be strong. Gradually, she puts down roots, knowing that home will always be where her heart is.
