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OverviewAs heard on Radio 4's Woman's Hour and BBC Breakfast TV Winner of the YA Diverse Book Award, Bristol Teen Book Award, and 'Simply the Book' Coventry Inspiration Book Award Shortlisted for the Indie Book Award Nominated for the Carnegie Medal It is difficult trying to talk in our family cos: a) Grandparents don’t speak English at all b) Mum hardly speaks any English c) Me, Bonny and Simon hardly speak Chinese d) Dad speaks Chinese and good English – but doesn’t like talking In other words, we all have to cobble together tiny bits of English and Chinese into a rubbish new language I call 'Chinglish'. It is very awkward. Jo Kwan is a teenager growing up in 1980s Coventry with her annoying little sister, too-cool older brother, a series of very unlucky pets and utterly bonkers parents. But unlike the other kids at her new school or her posh cousins, Jo lives above her parents' Chinese takeaway. And things can be tough – whether it's unruly customers or the snotty popular girls who bully Jo for being different. Even when she does find a BFF who actually likes Jo for herself, she still has to contend with her erratic dad's behaviour. All Jo dreams of is breaking free and forging a career as an artist. Told in diary entries and doodles, Jo's brilliantly funny observations about life, family and char siu make for a searingly honest portrayal of life on the other side of the takeaway counter. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Sue CheungPublisher: Andersen Press Ltd Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.305kg ISBN: 9781783448395ISBN 10: 1783448393 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 05 September 2019 Recommended Age: From 12 to 15 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsI really loved this story, it's hilarious and really heart breaking at the same time ... a story of tragedy, abuse, neglect and hope. I think it's amazing -- Lucas Maxwell * Portable Magic Dispenser * I really loved this story, it's hilarious and really heart breaking at the same time ... a story of tragedy, abuse, neglect and hope. I think it's amazing -- Lucas Maxwell * Portable Magic Dispenser * Chinglish is one of the best #ownvoices stories out there in UKYA right now. Chinglish was belly-achingly funny, heartbreaking, tender and unflinchingly honest all at the same time. I couldn't put it down -- Alix Long * Delightful Book Reviews * By turns hilarious and tragic * The Bookseller * I really loved this story, it's hilarious and really heart breaking at the same time ... a story of tragedy, abuse, neglect and hope. I think it's amazing -- Lucas Maxwell * Portable Magic Dispenser * Chinglish is one of the best #ownvoices stories out there in UKYA right now. Chinglish was belly-achingly funny, heartbreaking, tender and unflinchingly honest all at the same time. I couldn't put it down -- Alix Long * Delightful Book Reviews * Author InformationSue Cheung was born in the Midlands and spent her early years clowning about and busily scribbling and drawing. At the age of 16 she seized her chance to become an artist by winning a scholarship to the London College of Fashion. Later, Sue went into advertising and worked her way up to Art Director. She now freelances as a designer from her home in Bournemouth, where she writes and illustrates children’s books. She also writes under the name of Sue Pickford. For more information visit suecheung.co.uk Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |