The Year of the Rat -- BIG SALE!!

The Year of the Rat
by Grace Lin

In this sequel to Year of the Dog, Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky year: she met her best friend Melody and discovered her true talents. However, the Year of the Rat brings big changes: Pacy must deal with Melody moving to California, find the courage to forge on with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and learn to face some of her own flaws. Pacy encounters prejudice, struggles with acceptance, and must find the beauty in change.

Based on the author's childhood adventures, Year of the Rat, features the whimsical black and white illustrations and the hilarious and touching anecdotes that helped Year of the Dog earn rave reviews and satisfied readers.

Interest Level:   3rd grade    4th grade    5th grade    6th grade    7th grade

Book Type:    chapter book

Related Lists:    China/Chinese culture

Reading Level:   Guided Reading Level Q       DRA Level 40

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New books were purchased as overstock (excess from stores / warehouses) and have a small dot or line on the edge (made by the publisher).
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NOTE: There are two different covers for this book. If you order a new book, you will get the first cover shown here. If you order a used book, you will get whichever cover we have in stock at the time of your order.