by Lensey Namioka (Author)
Yingmai Yang has changed her name to Mary now that she's learning how to "be American". It's hard since her family sticks to their Chinese customs. Still, Mary wants to be best friends with popular Holly Hanson and sees her chance when she adopts one of Holly's kittens. Now, to prove her friendship to Holly, Mary must find a way to keep the kitten a secret from her impossible family.
Front Jacket
Yingmei Yang has changed her name to Mary now that she's learning how to be American. It's hard since her family sticks to their Chinese customs, which can be embarrassing in public. Still, Mary wants to be best friends with popular Holly Hanson. She sees her chance when she adopts one of Holly's kittens. The trouble is that Mary's family can't afford a cat and it could damage their prized musical instruments. To prove her friendship to Holly, Mary must find a way to keep the kitten a secret from her impossible family. It won't be easy!
Author Biography
Lensey Namioka has written many popular books, including Ties That Bind, Ties That Break (Laurel Leaf).
Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 0.36 x 7.64 x 5.36 IN
Publication Date: July 08, 1996
Award: Sasquatch Award (1998)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Yang the Third and Her Impossible Family
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 3
