Girl in Translation

by Kwok, Jean
ISBN: 9781594485152
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Overview

"When young Kimberly Chang and her mother emigrate from Hong Kong to America, they speak no English and own nothing but debt. They arrive in New York hopeful for a better life, but find instead a squalid Brooklyn apartment and backbreaking labor in a Chinatown sweatshop. Unable to accept this as her future, Kim decides to use her "talent for school" to earn a place for herself and her mother in their adopted country."--Goodreads. Stated First Trade Paperback Edition: May 2011. Number line beginning with "11" indicates this an Eleventh Printing. Signed by the author in black felt pen on the title page. In Near Fine condition. Wrappers show Mild wear/rubbing. Signs of possible water damage to the top of the text block and corresponding pages. In otherwise excellent condition
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Kwok, Jean
  • ISBN: 9781594485152
  • Condition: Near Fine
  • Publisher: Riverhead Trade
  • Publication Year: 2011
  • Signed:  Yes