The Power of the Pearl Earrings

Name: The Power of the Pearl Earrings
Brand: Findaway
Availability: InStock
Author: Linda Trinh
ISBN: 9781773217130

Author: Linda Trinh

Series: The Nguyen Kids #2

Narrator: Linda Trinh

Unabridged: 1 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: ECW Press

Published: 04/25/2023

Categories: Children's Fiction, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

A charming early chapter book series that explores Vietnamese culture and identity through the eyes of the Nguyen siblings, with elements of the supernatural, spirituality, and social justice woven in. I touch my earrings and feel a rush of wind. I can almost hear Grandma Nội’s laughter through them. Spontaneous and energetic Liz, the middle Nguyen sibling, grew up hearing stories from her Grandma Nội about the fantastically fierce Trung Sisters, freedom fighters in ancient Vietnam. And with a new school year about to start, Liz is determined that her taekwondo classes will prove she is just as important and brave as the famous warriors. That is, until the new boy at school, Michael, threatens her plans by turning her best friend against her, telling her the things she can’t do because she’s a girl. Struggling with both her friendships and her place in her family, Liz finds help where she least expects it—in the pearl earrings her Grandma Nội left her as a gift, reminding her of her Vietnamese heritage. Armed with the earrings’ mysterious power, Liz decides to show Michael exactly what girls are capable of.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rosh ~catching up slowly~ on May 01, 2022

Bringing to you the story of the second Nguyen sibling, this story tackles the theme of gender discrimination. 8 year old Liz is a typical middle child, not old enough to be taken seriously and not young enough to be pampered. She loves the pearl earrings that have been bequeathed to her by her belov......more

Goodreads review by Annie on May 17, 2022

Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader. The Power of the Pearl Earrings is an engaging and empowering illustrated chapter book for grade school age readers by Linda Trinh and is the second book in the Nguyen Kids series. Due out 18th Oct 2022 from Annick Press, it's 128 pages and will be av......more

Goodreads review by Tonja on May 20, 2022

This tale takes a look at Liz, who is the middle child of three siblings, loves ancient freedom fighters, and comes from Vietnam heritage. She enjoys playing fighter with her best friend and is delighted when two new kids arrive in her class, but her joy ends soon. The new boy makes fun of her, is g......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on December 22, 2023

This second book in the Nguyen kids middle grade easy reader series features the middle sibling, Liz, who gets inspired by her Grandmother Noi's pearl earrings to help prove that girls are just as capable as boys at 'non-traditional' roles/sports/activities. Good on audio with a great cast of divers......more

Goodreads review by Angie on May 08, 2022

This early chapter book is part of a 3 book series, all coming out in 2022 and 2023. Each of the three books focuses on a child in the Nguyen family who receives a magical item from their grandmother. In this story, Liz, the middle child, receives a pearl earrings. The books are written by a Vietnam......more