The NotSoUniform Life of HollyMei, Christina Matula
The NotSoUniform Life of HollyMei, Christina Matula
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The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei

Author: Christina Matula

Narrator: Natalie Naudus

Unabridged: 5 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/05/2022

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

Packed with humor and heart, this debut middle grade series follows a girl finding her place in a brand-new world of private school and frenemies when her family moves to Hong Kong.

Holly-Mei Jones couldn’t be more excited about moving to Hong Kong for her mother’s job. Her new school is right on the beach and her family’s apartment is beyond beautiful. Everything is going to be perfect . . . right?

Maybe not. It feels like everywhere she turns, there are new rules to follow and expectations to meet. On top of that, the most popular girl in her grade is quickly becoming a frenemy. And without the guidance of her loving Ah-ma, who stayed behind in Toronto, Holly-Mei just can’t seem to get it right.

It will take all of Holly-Mei’s determination and sparkle (and maybe even a tiny bit of stubbornness) to get through seventh grade and turn her life in Hong Kong into the ultimate adventure!

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.
 

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 Darla

You can't help but root for Holly-Mei. Her family quite abruptly relocates from Toronto to Hong Kong when her mother gets a big promotion. The timing is quite convenient as some of her relationships have frayed with friends in Canada. A new start sounds great, although Ah Ma is not coming along. One......more

The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei was such a fun and interesting start to a new middle grade series. With themes and characters that middle grade readers will enjoy, I can't wait to read the next installment The story itself focuses on Holly-Mei and her family as they move from Toronto to Hong Kon......more

3.75⭐️ 7 abuses of a God’s name......more

Goodreads review by Maggie

An amazing coming of age story, showing the struggles of having your life uprooted.......more

Goodreads review by Susan

This book is so much fun and I would have been so bummed if I had finished it and that was it. But there are at least two more books in the series and I cannot wait to read more about Holly-Mei and her new friends. Christina Matula brings Hong Kong into the story like it’s one of the main characters......more