Alterations: a graphic novel
(Graphic Novel)
Author:
Published:
New York : Union Square Kids, [2024].
Format:
Graphic Novel
Physical Desc:
237 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm
Lexile measure:
GN: Graphic Novel 250L
Rating:
Ages 8-12
Status:
East Hampton Juvenile Graphic Novels
J GN XU
Description
"A semi-autobiographical middle-grade graphic novel about a Canadian-Chinese boy who feels invisible at home and in school but longs to stand out"--
Kevin Lee is having a really bad week. Although he lives in a crowded Toronto apartment above the family's alterations and dry-cleaning store, he mostly goes unnoticed. School isn't exactly an oasis either--being one of the few Asian kids makes for some unwelcome attention. But when Kevin's class plans a trip to Thrill Planet, a spectacular theme park, will he finally have a chance to turn his life around, or will it just be another day for Kevin Lee?
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
East Hampton Juvenile Graphic Novels
J GN XU
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Location
Call Number
Status
Durham Children's Graphic Novel
jGN XU
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West Haven Main Children's Graphic Novels
J GRAPHIC NOVEL XU
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Subjects
LC Subjects
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781454945840, 1454945842
UPC:
20357399
Lexile code:
GN: Graphic Novel
Lexile measure:
250
Notes
Description
"A semi-autobiographical middle-grade graphic novel about a Canadian-Chinese boy who feels invisible at home and in school but longs to stand out"--,Provided by publisher.
Description
Kevin Lee is having a really bad week. Although he lives in a crowded Toronto apartment above the family's alterations and dry-cleaning store, he mostly goes unnoticed. School isn't exactly an oasis either--being one of the few Asian kids makes for some unwelcome attention. But when Kevin's class plans a trip to Thrill Planet, a spectacular theme park, will he finally have a chance to turn his life around, or will it just be another day for Kevin Lee?
Target Audience
Ages 8-12,Union Square Kids.
Target Audience
GN250L,Lexile
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Xu, R. (2024). Alterations: a graphic novel. Union Square Kids.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Xu, Ray. 2024. Alterations: A Graphic Novel. Union Square Kids.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Xu, Ray, Alterations: A Graphic Novel. Union Square Kids, 2024.
MLA Citation (style guide)Xu, Ray. Alterations: A Graphic Novel. Union Square Kids, 2024.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Grouped Work ID:
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Record Information
| Last Sierra Extract Time | Jul 23, 2025 04:58:19 PM |
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| Last File Modification Time | Jul 23, 2025 04:58:31 PM |
| Last Grouped Work Modification Time | Jul 23, 2025 04:58:24 PM |
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