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Tae Keller

Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone

Tae KellerFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2022

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Tae Keller

Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Florida • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone by Tae Keller, middle school student Mallory “Mal” Moss struggles with anxieties about fitting in and bullies a new, confident classmate, Jennifer Chan, who believes in aliens. When Jennifer goes missing, Mal and her friends must confront their actions and learn the importance of empathy. This novel addresses themes of bullying and racism.

Mysterious

Emotional

Contemplative

Challenging

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Tae Keller's Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone masterfully explores themes of bullying, friendship, and identity. Reviewers praise its nuanced characters and emotional depth. Some find the pacing uneven, and the sci-fi elements may not appeal to all. Overall, it's a poignant and thought-provoking read suitable for middle-grade audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone?

Readers who enjoy middle-grade novels with themes of friendship, social dynamics, and a touch of mystery will love Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone by Tae Keller. Comparable to Wonder by R.J. Palacio and Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson, this book will resonate with fans of character-driven stories highlighting the complexities of fitting in.

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Florida • Contemporary

Publication Year

2022

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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