--- product_id: 6611799 title: "The Year of the Rat (A Pacy Lin Novel, 2) Paperback – January 1, 2009" brand: "grace lin" price: "$25.10" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/6611799-the-year-of-the-rat-a-pacy-lin-novel-2 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # The Year of the Rat (A Pacy Lin Novel, 2) Paperback – January 1, 2009 **Brand:** grace lin **Price:** $25.10 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Year of the Rat (A Pacy Lin Novel, 2) Paperback – January 1, 2009 by grace lin - **How much does it cost?** $25.10 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/6611799-the-year-of-the-rat-a-pacy-lin-novel-2) ## Best For - grace lin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted grace lin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Year of the Rat (A Pacy Lin Novel, 2) Paperback – January 1, 2009 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51YvDYMXQnL.jpg) ![The Year of the Rat (A Pacy Lin Novel, 2) Paperback – January 1, 2009 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gGLd-5ZHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Both this and #1 in the series are great but really for ages 8-12 *by G***. on Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021* I recommend reading Year of the Dog first, but in some ways this #2 in the series is even better.The thing is, I don't know why the covers show kids who look like they're about 7. You could certainly read these aloud to 7 year olds, but it would have to be a fairly precocious 7 year old who who, if reading it themselves, would not struggle with a few words on every page. And many of the concepts, superbly presented by Grace Lin, such as prejudice, self-consciousness, self-motivation, crushes, etc., are a bit advanced for most 1st and 2nd graders. In the first book, Year of the Dog, the main characters are 11 years old, and in this book they are 2 years older, so, again, I think the cover artist blew it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book to read with your kids *by K***H on Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2021* I read this with my 7 and 9 year olds. We all really enjoyed it. We love Grace Lin’s books. We loved how the parents taught through storytelling interwoven through the book. We enjoyed learning about Chinese and Taiwanese culture and traditions. Lots of good topics to talk about like dealing with peer pressure in a way relatable for elementary aged kids. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Year of the Dog is very good, but The Year of the Rat is even better. We need it to be a series! *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2018* Especially recommended for 6-12-yr-old kids with Taiwanese/Chinese background.After realizing how important it is for kids to "see themselves" and read about other kids/people who are "like" them in the books, I began to look books that are highly relatable to my kids. In English books, I found those written (illustrated) by Grace Lin.My kids (10 and 6, a girl and a boy) are only beginning to learn English, so I always read English for them to listen to and also translate for them in Mandarin for them to fully understand. My kids could totally empathize with "Pacy", the heroin, in the book. My kids also see their culture (Taiwanese) represented in the book and actually get to know it better as it is placed against the backdrop of a foreign culture and environment. They also get to imagine what it would be like growing up in a different country.Our experience in reading Grace Lin's books is amazing. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/6611799-the-year-of-the-rat-a-pacy-lin-novel-2](https://www.desertcart.us/products/6611799-the-year-of-the-rat-a-pacy-lin-novel-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*