Annotation
Frustrated at her seeming lack of talent for anything, a young Taiwanese American girl sets out to apply the lessons of the Chinese Year of the Dog, those of making best friends and finding oneself, to her own life.
Awards
2007 American Library Association Notable Books for Children
Characters
| Name | Pacy |
| Trait | Asian American |
| Genre | Family Fiction Juvenile |
| Topics | Asian Americans Asian culture Self-discovery Personal growth Family relationships Friendship Contests |