In a series of journal entries, eleven-year-old child prodigy Millicent Min records her struggles to learn to play volleyball, tutor her enemy, deal with her grandmother's departure, and make friends over the course of a tumultuous summer. Reprint.
Millicent Min / Stanford Wong / Emily Ebers Series
This series delves into the lives of adolescents navigating the complexities of growing up, exploring themes of friendship, family dynamics, and personal growth. Through engaging and often humorous narratives, young readers can connect with characters facing relatable challenges and learning to manage their emotions and relationships. The stories offer a nuanced perspective on the teenage experience, emphasizing self-discovery and resilience.
Recommended Reading Order
- 1
- 2
Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time (the Millicent Min Trilogy, Book 2)
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Stanford Wong faces a challenging summer after failing English, forcing him to choose summer school over basketball camp. Compounding his troubles, his mother hires Millicent Min, an overly smart and irritating tutor, to help him improve. As he navigates this unexpected tutoring arrangement, Stanford's summer takes a turn filled with humor and personal growth.