The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781335424884)

"I can't wait for readers to explore Hong Kong with Holly-Mei. I have no doubt they will love both as much as I did." --Erin Entrada Kelly, 2018 Newbery Medalist and 2021 Newbery Honoree

Packed with humor and heart, this debut middle grade series follows a girl finding her place in a brand-new world of private school and frenemies when her family moves to Hong Kong.

Holly-Mei Jones couldn't be more excited about moving to Hong Kong for her mother's job. Her new school is right on the beach and her family's apartment is beyond beautiful. Everything is going to be perfect . . . right?

Maybe not. It feels like everywhere she turns, there are new rules to follow and expectations to meet. On top of that, the most popular girl in her grade is quickly becoming a frenemy. And without the guidance of her loving Ah-ma, who stayed behind in Toronto, Holly-Mei just can't seem to get it right.

It will take all of Holly-Mei's determination and sparkle (and maybe even a tiny bit of stubbornness) to get through seventh grade and turn her life in Hong Kong into the ultimate adventure!


Author: Christina Matula
ISBN-10: 1335424881
ISBN-13: 9781335424884
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Language: English
Published: 04/05/2022
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.70w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2022
Booklist 04/01/2022 pg. 64
School Library Journal 05/01/2022 pg. 77