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About the Book Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear
Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear by Lensey Namioka is a touching story that follows nine-year-old Yingtao, the youngest member of the musically gifted Yang family. Unlike his siblings, Yingtao is tone-deaf and struggles with violin lessons from his father. The Yang family has recently moved from China to Seattle, and while Yingtao wants to learn English and make new friends, he is also pressured to perform in a family recital to attract more students for his father.
Yingtao’s challenges with music and his attempts to fit into a new environment are compounded by his friendship with Matthew, a boy who excels at the violin but whose father wants him to focus on baseball—a sport Yingtao starts to excel in. The story reaches a turning point when Yingtao and Matthew concoct a plan to have Matthew play the violin behind a screen while Yingtao pretends to play during the recital. This scheme, however, is uncovered, leading both fathers to reconsider their expectations of their sons.
The novel explores themes of cultural adjustment, the pressure of parental expectations, and the importance of finding one’s own path. It also addresses the difficulties of fitting into a new culture and the stereotypes that can arise. Yingtao’s journey is a relatable tale for any young reader who has faced the challenge of balancing personal interests with family obligations. Yang the Youngest and His Terrible Ear is a story about understanding, acceptance, and the universal struggle to find one’s voice in the world.
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