April and the Dragon Lady by Lensey Namioka [in What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature]
As the only daughter in a traditional Chinese American household, 16-year-old April Chen feels responsible for her grandmother, a strong, manipulative woman. But April will soon be leaving for college, and as she struggles to establish her independence, she must make the other family members aware of their own responsibilities.
Review: “Asian American Titles,” What Do I Read Next? Multicultural Literature, Gale Research, 1997
Readers: Middle Grade, Young Adult
Published: 1994
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