Counterfeit Family Tree of Vee Crawford-Wong

This first-rate, hysterically funny debut novel that belongs on every multicultural reading list (Kirkus Reviews) is one of Kirkuss Best Books of 2013.When Vee Crawford-Wongs history teacher assigns an essay on his family history, Vee knows hes in trouble. His parentsChinese-born dad and Texas-bred Momare mysteriously and stubbornly close-lipped about his heritage. So, Vee makes up an essay about the grandfather he never knew. The deception begins to spiral out of control when Vee and his best friend, Madison, forge a letter from his relatives in China, asking his father to bring Vee for a visit. Astonishingly, Vees father agrees. But halfway around the world is a long way to go to find what Vee has been searching for the whole timewho he really is.