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de la Cruz, Melissa

Fresh Off the Boat

243 pp. | HarperCollins | April, 2005 | Trade ISBN 0-06-054540-2 $15.99 | Library ISBN 0-06-054541-0 $16.89
(4) YA "Fresh off the boat" from Manila, Vincenza slowly adjusts to a San Francisco lifestyle, but with strict cultural rules, a small family budget, and few friends her transition is anything but easy. Vincenza's true character is too often buried under a clutter of themes, including culture shock, mother/daughter misunderstandings, and an unrequited crush; however, she's a lively and funny narrator.
Reviewer: Lauren Maggio

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