Perfect for fans of New Kid and A First Time for Everything a joyful and tearful debut middle
grade graphic memoir about one girl being uprooted when she moves to Hong Kong a place where
her family fits in but for her it's nothing like home. Ruth Chan loves her hometown in
Toronto hanging out with her best friends for life and snacking on ketchup flavored potato
chips which are the best. What Ruth doesn't love is having to move to Hong Kong after her dad
gets a new job there. Her mom is excited to reunite with her family but it's not the same for
Ruth. In Hong Kong her classes are harder her Cantonese isn't good enough and her parents
are never around. Ruth feels lonely and completely uprooted. But as Ruth's dad tells stories
about her family about how they relied on their strength courage and each other to survive
the most difficult times Ruth realizes that she too can be strong. Gradually she puts down
roots knowing that home will always be where her heart is.
