The American Dream?: A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito

by Shing Yin Khor

Book Overview

As a child growing up in Malaysia, Shing Yin Khor had two very different ideas of what "America" meant.

The first looked a lot like Hollywood, full of beautiful people, sunlight, and freeways. The second looked more like The Grapes of Wrath--a nightmare landscape filled with impoverished people, broken-down cars, barren landscapes, and broken dreams.

Follow along on Shing's solo journey (small adventure-dog included)...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1942186371
• ISBN13: 9781942186373
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Zest Books (Tm)
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 11 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 6 to Postsecondary