Born Naughty: My Childhood in China by Anisi Baigude, Jin Wang, Tony Johnston
Published by Anne Schwartz Books on 5/7/24
ISBN: 0593563611
Genres: Biography/Autobiography
Format: Chapter Book Nonfiction
Source: MSL Book Review
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Born Naughty: My Childhood in China is the story of the childhood of a mischievous girl, Jin, who grew up in a remote village in Mongolia, China.  This short memoir truly provides a window and mirror experience for young readers.  Jin shares what it was like to be a poor child with no running water or electricity, living in a small house with mud floors. Jin also talks about other things many readers can relate to, like getting in trouble for breaking the rules and the love of family holiday celebrations.  Black and white drawings break up the text and enhance the meaning for readers, especially the characters’ emotions.  This book would be most appropriate for second or third grade readers. Most sentences are short, but there are some longer sentences and dialogue, so the text doesn’t feel choppy.  This book would be great for kids who are curious about children who live other places.

Reviewed by Lindsay Varnum, Orono Public Library