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Shu-Li and Diego

by Paul Yee

illustrated by Shaoli Wang

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Description

In this sequel to the popular Shu-Li and Tamara, Paul Yee recounts the adventures of Shu-Li and her classmate Diego as they face the challenge of taking care of Baxter, a neighbour’s dog. The two friends face disaster when Baxter runs away and they have to break the news to its owner.

Themes: Chinese culture, Vancouver, dogs, Latin America, immigration,Vancouver, commercial drive, pets

Awards

  • Selected as the Year's Best Fiction grade 3 to 6 by Resource Links Magazine 2009

Reviews

“A late primary, early junior chapter book Shu-Li and Diego will delight young readers with its tale of good citizenship, lending a helping hand, responsibility building, and friendship...this simple story will definitely be enjoyed by its intended audience.” Paper Tigers.org

This book would be a good addition to a school or public library’s collection where it can contribute to the existing body of books that deal with cross-cultural friendships or relationships...Librarians could also use this book in a read-aloud programming session.”CM magazine

Author Biography

Paul Yee is one of Canada's finest writers for children. He was raised in Vancouver and now lives in Toronto. He won the Governor General's Literary Award for Children's Literature for Ghost Train.

Illustrator Biography

Shaoli Wang was born in China. She trained as an art teacher and graduated from the Department of Fines Arts of Qingdao Normal College, specializing in children's book illustration, gouache and oil painting. She now lives in BC.