Title: The wondrous Woo
Description: The eldest of the three Woo children, Miramar is ever the obedient sister and daughter ... on the outside. On the inside, she's a kick-ass kung fu heroine with rock star flash, sassy attitude, and an insatiable appetite for adventure. Just as Miramar is about to venture forth on the real adventure of leaving home for university, her beloved father is killed in an accident. Miramar watches helplessly as her family unravels in the aftermath of her father's death. She gets herself to university on a bus with no family to see her off, no hugs, and no support. Along the way she encounters people and situations light years apart from her sheltered world. She explores new friendships, lust, and a side of herself never seen before. Ultimately, Miramar discovers the meaning of courage, belonging, and family.
Subjects: Chinese, Juvenile fiction, Immigrants, Fathers, Death, Psychic ability, Kung fu, Identity (Psychology), Mental illness, Roman, Amerikanisches Englisch, American literature