Eleven-year-old Anna heads off to sixth grade, leaving the comfort of elementary school behind and entering the larger, more complex world of middle school. But Anna feels out of place right from the start, surrounded by classmates who all have their roots in America. Is an American middle school really where she belongs? When she takes a trip to China, she not only explores a new culture, but finds answers to her questions about whether she is more Chinese or more American at heart. This illustrated chapter book for young readers is the third in the series that includes The Year of the Book and The Year of the Baby.