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The Journey of the Ancestors' Gifts - (Nguyen Kids) by Linda Trinh - 1 of 1

The Journey of the Ancestors' Gifts - (Nguyen Kids) by Linda Trinh (Paperback)

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  • The Nguyen kids are going on vacation!
  • 6-9 Years
  • 7.17" x 5.43" Paperback
  • 128 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Readers
  • Series Name: Nguyen Kids

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About the Book



"The Nguyen kids are going on vacation! It's their first time in Vietnam and staying in Grandma's childhood home, so they should be excited. As soon as they enter the house, though, something doesn't feel right. Why is the door to the ancestors' room always closed? And why can't they connect with Grandma using their gifts, the way they can at home?"--



Book Synopsis



The Nguyen kids are going on vacation!

It's their first time in Vietnam and staying in Grandma Nội's childhood home, so they should be excited. As soon as they enter the house, though, something doesn't feel right. Why is the door to the ancestors' room always closed? And why can't they connect with Grandma Nội using their gifts, the way they can at home?

The Nguyen kids are back for the fourth book, this one told in alternating perspectives, in this charming early chapter book series. An exploration of Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in, The Nguyen Kids "should be considered for all chapter book collections" (School Library Journal, review of Book #1).

The Secret of the Jade Bangle, book #1 awards: New England Independent Booksellers Association Windows & Mirrors List pick, a New York Public Library Best Books for Kids 2022, a nominee for The Outstanding Works of Literature Award nominee, BookPal 2022!



Review Quotes




"Kids will love the characters in this heartfelt adventure in Vietnam. The story has elements of humor, heart, and a hint of the paranormal. Linda Trinh perfectly captures the conflicting emotions of a kid straddling two cultures with grace and honesty." --Marty Chan, author of The Marty Chan Mystery Series





About the Author



LINDA TRINH is a Vietnamese Canadian author who writes fiction and non-fiction for children and adults. Her work has appeared in anthologies and literary magazines. She explores identity, cultural background, and spirituality. The Nguyen Kids is her first children's book series. She lives with her family in Winnipeg.

​CLAYTON NGUYEN is a Vietnamese artist born in Ottawa and currently based in Toronto, Ontario.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.17 Inches (H) x 5.43 Inches (W) x .39 Inches (D)
Weight: .35 Pounds
Suggested Age: 6-9 Years
Series Title: Nguyen Kids
Sub-Genre: Readers
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Number of Pages: 128
Publisher: Annick Press
Theme: Chapter Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Linda Trinh
Language: English
Street Date: October 31, 2023
TCIN: 88202943
UPC: 9781773218137
Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-0767
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.39 inches length x 5.43 inches width x 7.17 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.35 pounds
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5 out of 5 stars
21 November, 2023

A wonderful new addition to the Nguyen kids series

The Journey of the Ancestors' Gifts is a fascinating and creative early chapter book. It is the fourth in a series about the Nguyen children. Linda Trinh has created an innovative and pleasing series that showcases Vietnamese lore as well as the typical emotions and events in children's lives. The books center on the loss of the family's beloved Grandma Nôi and the unique gifts she left for each child. Through these gifts, the children are able to summon their grandmother's spirit to help them in difficult times or when they are missing her more than usual. In this book, the Nguyen family travels to Vietnam to visit relatives and to see their ancestors' homeland. When their parents leave to spend a few days alone, Anne, Liz, and Jay discover that their aunt's house is "cursed" because their grandmother left and never returned. Their decision that they must remove the curse leads to some fast, clever thinking. This book and the series are attractive because in addition to conveying information about Vietnamese culture, their depiction of the vagaries of life and relationships between siblings are spot on. The Nguyen children could easily belong to most families.
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