Ly-Lan and the new class mix-up

heartwarming · faith-filled · relatable · encouraging

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What is Ly-Lan and the new class mix-up about?

Ly-Lan is ready for a brilliant start to third grade, but things quickly go wrong. Her best friend, Cece, is placed in a different class, and Ly-Lan is asked to help a new Vietnamese pupil find her way around school. Ly-Lan would rather spend time with Cece and cannot understand why her prayers have not been answered. As she faces disappointment and change, Ly-Lan must learn to trust God, welcome someone new and discover that unexpected plans can still lead to friendship.

About the author

Hà Dinh is a children’s author, teacher and founder of the Happy Days in First Grade teaching blog. She writes warm stories that encourage children to be curious, creative and proud of their own voices. Her books include Where Wildflowers Grow, The Jade Bracelet, Moon Lantern and the Ly-Lan chapter book series. Hà enjoys sharing ideas from family life and school days, helping young readers discover the joy of books and storytelling.