{"product_id":"9781454945857","title":"Alterations","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Gene Luen Yang's�American Born Chinese�and Svetlana Chmakova's�Awkward,�this funny yet poignant middle-grade coming-of-age story highlights the struggle of feeling invisible while yearning to be seen by all.� � 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?Fans of�middle school graphic novels�exploring identity and self-esteem will appreciate the poignant yet humorous journey of finding one's place in the world, and readers who are looking for�Asian representation in books will connect with Kevin's story of�racism,�bullying, and the�immigrant experience. With its mix of family relationships, friendships, and a thrilling amusement park climax, this inspiring read is perfect for fans of�humorous middle grade fiction�with�diverse characters�overcoming obstacles.    �\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rye Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45469895295197,"sku":"9781454945857","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/1368\/0730\/files\/9781454945857.jpg?v=1720177014","url":"https:\/\/ryebooks.co.uk\/products\/9781454945857","provider":"Rye Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}