berkeley THE NGUYEN KIDS The Mystery of the PAINTED FAN illustrated by Clayton Nguyen written by Linda Trinh annick press toronto
For Má and Jen all my stories began with you L T For the newest members of my family Sofyan Esther and John C N
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Go Kings Go Chapter 2 Getting My Way Chapter 3 Grandma Nội’s Gift Chapter 4 Something Mysterious Chapter 5 What Else Can the Fan Do Chapter 6 Why Can’t I Do What I Want Chapter 7 Am I Weird Chapter 8 The Fan Dance Chapter 9 What’s Wrong with Me Chapter 10 I’m Not a Baby Anymore Chapter 11 Lunar New Year Chapter 12 I Get It Now Chapter 13 Into the Spotlight Chapter 14 My Ancestors 1 9 16 24 31 40 47 55 62 69 75 81 88 95
