The Diamond Explorer by Kao Kalia Yang

The Diamond Explorer

Kao Kalia Yang

208 pages first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction middle grade emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
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The Diamond Explorer by Kao Kalia Yang is a heartwarming and inspiring read for young readers who are looking for a story about identity, cultural heritage, and self-discovery, particularly those from diverse backgrounds who will resonate with Malcolm's journey to find his place within his family's traditions and his own American experience.

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From APALA-winning author and Guggenheim Fellow Kao Kalia Yang, a middle-grade debut about a Hmong-American boy's struggle to find a place for himself in America and in the world of his ancestors.Malcolm is the youngest child of Hmong refugees, an...

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Community Reviews

3.9
based on 18 reviews

Moods

emotional: 83%

challenging: 50%

hopeful: 50%

reflective: 50%

sad: 50%

adventurous: 16%

dark: 16%

funny: 16%

informative: 16%

inspiring: 16%


Pace

50% of readers chose fast
16% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

33% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

66% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

16% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
16% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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