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Children's Fiction Asia

Manga Touch

by (author) Jacqueline Pearce

Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Initial publish date
Oct 2007
Category
Asia, Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance, Friendship
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781554696666
    Publish Date
    Oct 2007
    List Price
    $8.99

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 9 to 12
  • Grade: 4 to 7
  • Reading age: 9 to 12

Description

Dana is excited about her school trip to Japan despite the fact that she is surrounded by the Melly Mob, "in-crowd" kids who make fun of her.

Dana is certain she will be less of an outsider in Japan, home of manga and anime. But she soon discovers that it's just as difficult to fit in with a foreign culture as it is to fit in at school. And the only other manga fan that she meets refuses to talk to her. As Dana learns to meet people halfway and gains some friends in Japan, Melissa, leader of the Melly Mob, makes every effort to remind her that she's still an outsider.

Also available in French.

About the author

Jacqueline Pearce is the author of 12 books for children and teens. Her novels and nonfiction explore her fascination with local history, people, nature and animals, including Dog House Blues and The Truth About Rats, which were written for the BC SPCA Kids Club. Jacqueline has degrees in English literature and environmental studies. She has volunteered for the BC SPCA humane education program for many years and has both fostered and adopted many rescued animals with her family. She currently lives near Vancouver with her husband, daughter, dog and two cats.

 

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Awards

  • Commended, CCBC Best Books starred selection
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection
  • Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
  • Commended, Resource Links "The Year's Best"

Excerpt: Manga Touch (by (author) Jacqueline Pearce)

"Everything here is backward," Melissa complains.
"Yeah," Zach agrees with a laugh.
My hackles rise. Was Melissa always this anal?
"Maybe it's you that's backward," I say. Melissa and several of the others turn and stare at me. Then their eyes glaze over as if I'm not here.
"Did you hear something?" Melissa says to the girl beside her.
The girl shrugs. "No, just a weird buzzing sound. Street noise, I guess."
They turn their backs on me—as if I care.

Editorial Reviews

"Readers will easily identify with fish-out-of-water Dana, and travel-minded teens will appreciate the tourist's-eye view of Japan."

VOYA

"This is another excellent title in a superb series for older students with low reading skills."

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