Girl In Reverse
by Barbara Stuber
Buy on AmazonBeing adopted isn’t easy—especially when you’re seen as a national enemy. A teen seeks the roots of her identity in this stirring novel from the acclaimed author of Crossing the Tracks. When Lily was three, her mother put her up for adoption, then disappeared without a trace. Or so Lily was told. Lily grew up in her new family and tried to forget her past. But with the Korean War raging and the fear of “Commies” everywhere, Lily’s Asian heritage makes her a target. She is sick of the racism she faces, a fact her adoptive parents won’t take seriously. For Lily, war is everywhere—the dinner table, the halls at school, and especially within her own skin.…
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"Adopted as a toddler by an American couple, Lily Firestone is the only Asian student in her Kansas City high school. It’s 1951 and, with the Korean War raging, she has become a target for prejudice disguised as patriotism. When her younger brother discovers a box of Chinese artifacts, Lily’s once-faded memories are jolted as she attempts to unravel the mystery of her “Gone Mom.” Her search for the answers leads to more questions, yet Lily persists, unable to rest until she knows the truth, however painful it may be. This gripping novel is for anyone who has ever felt out of place."
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