This title for the Texas Bluebonnet list for 2014-2015 is a perfect read for this age group. Reminiscent of Grace Lin's series and "Year of the Dog", I think this will quickly become a favorite. With realistic characters who face everyday problems- being embarrassed by parents, losing a best friend, not knowing what to write about, or parents fighting. Students of all ages will find something to relate to in this book. The addition of basic Chinese characters and 'how to's' is a nice touch too. This is a fun read!