num_pages: 192
description: In this sequel to Year of the Dog , Pacy has another big year in store for her. The Year of the Dog was a very lucky she met her best friend Melody and discovered her true talents. However, the Year of the Rat brings big Pacy must deal with Melody moving to California, find the courage to forge on with her dream of becoming a writer and illustrator, and learn to face some of her own flaws. Pacy encounters prejudice, struggles with acceptance, and must find the beauty in change.Based on the author's childhood adventures, Year of the Rat, features the whimsical black and white illustrations and the hilarious and touching anecdotes that helped Year of the Dog earn rave reviews and satisfied readers.
language: English
title: The Year of the Rat
titlecomplete: The Year of the Rat (Pacy, #2)
genres: Asian Literature, Fiction, Juvenile, China, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Childrens, Chapter Books, Middle Grade, Cultural
ratings_count: 2583
series: Pacy
publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers