Publisher's Synopsis
Mencius Li grew up the son of a wealthy Chinese businessman. At thirteen his father receives a promotion transplanting the family to Michigan. Trapped in this strange new world, he is unable to communicate without the use of his cellphone.
Bullied at school and treated like a trophy by his father, he yearns to be free. When his heart becomes tangled in a forbidden love he struggles to keep the secret. When he starts to find his place in the new world new challenges emerge.
Mentored by a quiet boy with the voice of an angel, he finds refuge within a family who speaks Mandarin. On his quest to freedom, he discovers his love for a boy, new food, and sailing. Join Niki on his exploration of this strange new world.
