A YA book (in English) that could be a good read for teens
June 29, 2016
I got an email a bit ago from a writer who’s also the adoptive mother of a Chinese son. She’s got a young adult novel out that might be of interest to Mandarin immersion students.
From the book blurb:
Thirteen-year-old Chinese adoptee Cal Vandiver resides in California with his adoptive parents, plagued with an ever-present fear of being “taken,” exacerbated by his uncharacteristic blue eyes and extraordinary athleticism. Cal and his band of friends discover someone really is watching him. What happens next thrusts his under-the-radar existence into the spotlight, forcing him to a place that’s anything but safe as he trains for the 2020 Olympic Games.
The Blu Phenomenon was read and studied this school year in a South Carolina school (Honors Program) and the author visited the class and lead discussion. A guest visit could also be available to classrooms via Skype.
The book’s a suspenseful read, even as it covers key people and events in China’s history. In addition, the book has been endorsed by national figures, including Harry Wu, America’s foremost China human rights activist, and Susan Soonkeum Cox of Holt International Children’s Services.
You can check out more about the book here:
Q & A with Adoption.com:
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Mandarin Immersion Parents Council 
Thank you for sharing news of The Blu Phenomenon with those who will most appreciate its content! Just in time for the Olympics! 🙂
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My thanks to the Mandarin Immersion Parents Council for sharing news of The Blu Phenomenon with their students, parents, and instructors! Just in time for the Olympics!