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Ribbons
By Yep, Laurence
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-39922-906-0
- Publisher
- New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1996.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 1996
Gr 4-8 Yep once again explores the hazardous terrain that separates a Eurasian girl from her Chinese mother and grandmother. At 11, Robin has found her life's passion: ballet. Then she learns that her high-minded, impecunious parents can no longer afford lessons, now that they are bringing Grandmother over from Hong Kong. Refusing to give up the world she loves, Robin continues to practice in the garage on a cement floor, wearing toe shoes she rapidly outgrows. Meanwhile, Grandmother arrives, limping painfully with the aid of two canes. Thou...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
