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Alvin and Me

Alvin and me cover image.
School journal level 3 May 2017 cover image.

by Chris Tse

illustrated by Peter Campbell

"A week before Alvin arrived, I got summoned to the principal’s office. I was a good kid. I never got into trouble. I was sure I’d done nothing wrong. But still, I couldn’t help worrying..."

Series: School Journal Level 3 May 2017

Curriculum level: 3

Reading year level: 5

Category: Non-fiction

Topics: Cantonese, change, Chinese New Zealanders, culture, difference, embarrassment, ethnic diversity, friendship, heritage, identity, individuality, race, relationships, respect, responsibility

In: School Journal Level 3 May 2017

Publication date: May 2017

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