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Yang the Eldest and His Odd Jobs

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By Lensey Namioka
Publisher Little Brown Company
Yang the Eldest and His Odd Jobs
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The series of novels about the Yang family has been praised by reviewers as funny, poignant (Booklist, starred review) and breezy, snappy, and affectionately evoked (New York Times). Publishers Weekly has said Lensey Namiokas writing sheds light on the ChineseAmerican culture in a manner that at times recalls Amy Tans The Joy Luck Club. In this final installment in the Yang family quartet, Eldest Brother discovers he needs a new violin and is forced to get a job to pay for it. After trying his hand at everything from babysitting to serving sushi, he becomes obsessed with making money and gives up on the violin altogether, until his younger siblings lead him to resume his music. Once again, Ms. Namioka offers firsthand insights into growing up ChineseAmerican with a touching story and a healthy dose of humor.

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Book ISBN:

9780316590112

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