The NotSoSimple Question, Christina Matula
The NotSoSimple Question, Christina Matula
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The Not-So-Simple Question

Author: Christina Matula

Narrator: Natalie Naudus

Unabridged: 4 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/23/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

"I can't wait for readers to explore Hong Kong with Holly-Mei. I have no doubt they will love both as much as I did." —Erin Entrada Kelly, 2018 Newbery Medalist and 2021 Newbery Honoree on The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei

Return to Hong Kong in the third book of this charming middle grade series starring Holly-Mei, a girl navigating her new city, new school, and new friendships.

Holly-Mei is caught in the middle.

Holly-Mei Jones has finally settled into her new friend group in Hong Kong—that is until suddenly everyone starts talking about dating. Which Holly-Mei is not ready for.

At least she has her school’s Experience Week to look forward to. Holly-Mei can’t wait to show off Taiwan, where her beloved Ah-Ma is from, to her friends. The trip is going to be perfect…right?

Maybe not. On top of the pressure to date, Holly-Mei starts to wonder if maybe being half-Taiwanese isn’t enough. In the face of these big questions, will Holly-Mei be able to finally feel like she belongs?

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Praise for The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei
“Unique and universal all at once.” —Kate Messner, author of Breakout and Chirp
“A charming, truthful, and heartfelt middle grade debut.” —Katie Zhao, author of The Dragon Warrior series and Last Gamer Standing
“From the very first line, I felt as if Holly-Mei was taking me by the hand and pulling me into her story.” Lauren Child, author and illustrator of the Charlie and Lola and Clarice Bean series

Read all the books in the Holly-Mei series!
The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei
The Not-So-Perfect Plan
The Not-So-Simple Question

About Christina Matula

Christina Matula grew up in Ottawa, Canada, and she still holds Canadiancitizenship. Being a child of immigrant parents, she has always been curious about other cultures and far-off places. Dumplings are her favorite food, especially her mother’s savory Taiwanese jiaozi and her father’s sweetHungarian gomboc. She has an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Hong Kong and now lives in Finland with her husband, two children, and puppy.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Susan on January 14, 2025

I love this series and am so sad it’s concluding with this book, another absolute winner from Christina Matula. In this story, Holly-Mei travels to Taiwan for a school trip, resists the pressure to date, and comes to terms with her identity as Chinese-British-Canadian teen. Holly-Mei’s voice shines......more

Goodreads review by ting on November 11, 2024

this series means so much to me 🥺🫶🏼......more

Goodreads review by Dedria on January 20, 2025

This book defies pretty much all the books for young people I have read. It’s not salacious. Does not cast teens into an adult world. The parents are not dead or on drugs or the street. It’s not gritty. The kids families are one percenters which matches what readers seem to want from book characters......more

Goodreads review by Shwetha on March 14, 2025

Title: The Not-So-Simple Question Author: Christina Matula Genre: Middle Grade Fiction Summary: The third book in the Holly-Mei series, The Not-So-Simple Question, follows twelve-year-old Holly-Mei Jones as she continues to adjust to life in Hong Kong following her transfer from Toronto. She must dea......more

Goodreads review by Daisy on August 07, 2024

I love the writing style of the Holly-mei books. Definitely a recommended read 👍......more