The Fold

By An Na

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9780399242762

The Fold

Name: The Fold
SKU: 9780399242762J
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"John Ford Kang. She was finally going to talk to him." Joyce is determined to impress her crush, but when she gathers the courage to actually speak to him, he confuses her with another Korean girl, whom Joyce considers "the ugliest girl in school." Joyce is devastated, especially when she discovers John has a crush on her beautiful older sister, Helen. Then her aunt offers to pay for cosmetic eyelid surgery. "You will never be as pretty as your sister," her aunt says, "but with my doctor's help, you can look very nice."

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AR Level 4.6 AR Points 7.0 AR Ready No Canadian Rights Yes Dewey F Title alpha The Fold Level Young Adult Plus Pages Count 288 Summary It’s the summer before senior year, and Joyce plans to transform herself from a plain, not very noticeable girl into a stylish, sexy individual who will catch the eye of her incredibly cute crush, John Ford Kang. Feeling constantly eclipsed by her seemingly perfect older sister, Helen, the family’s shining star, Joyce wants to finally stand out on her own merits. Then, her aunt wins the lottery and offers to pay for Joyce to have cosmetic surgery that will make her eyes look bigger. Her best friend Gina thinks it’s a no-brainer, but Joyce isn’t sure. As she struggles with the decision of whether or not to go forward with the procedure, Joyce also wrestles with questions of self-image and perceptions of beauty, discovering much about herself and her place in her family. Topics Asian Americans. Korean American communities. Families. Sisters. Interpersonal relationships. Friendship. Physical appearances. Peer pressure.Wanting to fit in. Cultural traditions. Superstitions. Family expectations. Duty. Prejudice and racism. Plastic surgery. Transformations. Perceptions of beauty. Media images and influences. Conformity. Vanity. Jealousy. Homosexuals. Making difficult choices. Inner beauty. Figuring out what defines you. Self-discovery. Being true to yourself. Family members support each other. Self-acceptance. Gaining confidence. Choosing the life you want to live. SRC Level 4.300000 SRC Points 14.000000 Lexile 700L Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4" Language English JLG Release Date Jun 2008 Minimum grade 9 Maximum grade 12 Reading level High Format Print

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