About the book
If you asked her, Robin would say that ballet means everything to her.
But no one's asking Robin. Not her parents, who can no longer afford ballet lessons because all of their money is going toward bringing Robin's Chinese grandmother to America. Not her grandmother, a demanding woman who can barely walk. And now, Robin is even losing touch with her ballet friends, who are moving on without her. It's hard for Robin to hide her resentment of this foreign grandmother who's changed her whole life. Then Robin uncovers a secret that leads to a new understanding of the many ways in which she and her tough old grandmother are alike.
\"An appealing story that draws readers into the world of ballet, while offering an authentic and sometimes amusing look at the dynamics of Chinese-American family life.\"—School Library Journal
\"Kids who appreciate a story about fighting for one's dream will enjoy Robin's saga.\"—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Editions of Ribbons
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780698116061
Read an Excerpt
If you asked her, Robin would say that ballet means everything to her.
But no one's asking Robin. Not her parents, who can no longer afford ballet lessons because all of their money is going toward bringing Robin's Chinese grandmother to America. Not her grandmother, a demanding woman who can barely walk. And now, Robin is even losing touch with her ballet friends, who are moving on without her. It's hard for Robin to hide her resentment of this foreign grandmother who's changed her whole life. Then Robin uncovers a secret that leads to a new understanding of the many ways in which she and her tough old grandmother are alike.
\"An appealing story that draws readers into the world of ballet, while offering an authentic and sometimes amusing look at the dynamics of Chinese-American family life.\"—School Library Journal
\"Kids who appreciate a story about fighting for one's dream will enjoy Robin's saga.\"—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ribbons about?
If you asked her, Robin would say that ballet means everything to her.
But no one's asking Robin. Not her parents, who can no longer afford ballet lessons because all of their money is going toward bringing Robin's Chinese grandmother to America. Not her grandmother, a demanding woman who can barely walk. And now, Robin is even losing touch with her ballet friends, who are moving on without her. It's hard for Robin to hide her resentment of this foreign grandmother who's changed her whole life. Then Robin uncovers a secret that leads to a new understanding of the many ways in which she and her tough old grandmother are alike.
\"An appealing story that draws readers into the world of ballet, while offering an authentic and sometimes amusing look at the dynamics of Chinese-American family life.\"—School Library Journal
\"Kids who appreciate a story about fighting for one's dream will enjoy Robin's saga.\"—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Ribbons?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Where can I read a sample of Ribbons?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780698116061
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Ribbons?
Laurence Yep
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Ribbons is available as paperback(ISBN 9780698116061)
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