Well, this wasn't quite as silly as I was expecting. What it was, instead, was utterly compelling. Mia is an immigrant from China. She and her parents are living below the poverty line, working for a cruel and opportunistic boss. They are confronted with the class divide and prejudice on a regular basis. Yang is not satisfied with showing us a simple conflict. She deftly integrates larger cultural issues, leading to a pleasantly complex plot that remains accessible for a young audience. The narration is well timed, a little slower paced so a child listener can absorb what is being said, without talking down to the listener.
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