Paperback
(Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, April 6, 2005)
In this engaging story about cultural discovery, thirteen-year-old Sunita finds herself resenting her Indian heritage when her grandparents come for a visit from India to California. She's embarrassed by the differences she feels between herself and her friends, but she's in for some surprises as she gets to know her grandparents -- and herself! Includes a readerÂ’s guide.
Mitali Perkins was born in India and grew up in California. Here we see the ups and downs of American children from non-Western families. A funny, honest, and homespun story. Recommended book for reluctant Young Readers. Book for Teens
When her grandparents come for a visit from India to California, thirteen-year-old Sunita finds herself resenting her Indian heritage and embarrassed by the differences she feels between herself and her friends
Hardcover
(Little, Brown Young Readers, May 3, 1993)
Sunita Sen, finally feeling like she fits in--especially since she has become friends with the school's tennis star--finds herself torn between two worlds when her grandparents come from India to stay with her family, bringing about lifestyle changes and identity issues. Simultaneous.
Back cover has a bottom corner crease and last two pages have a big bottom crease. No spine creasing, very tight and extremely clean. Ships quickly and packaged carefully!
In this first novel about cultural discovery, thirteen-year-old Sunita finds herself resenting her Indian heritage when her grandparents come for a visit from India to California. She's embarrassed by the differences she feels between herself and her friends, but she's in for some surprises as she gets to know her grandparents -- and herself.
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. When her grandparents come for a visit from India to California, 13-year-old Sunita finds herself resenting her Indian heritage and embarrassed by the differences she feels between herself and her friends. Former title: The Sunita Experiment.
When her grandparents come for a visit from India to California, thirteen-year-old Sunita finds herself resenting her Indian heritage and embarrassed by the differences she feels between herself and her friends