The Not-So-Perfect Plan

Ages 8 to 12

Return to Hong Kong in the second book of this charming middle grade series starring Holly-Mei, a girl navigating her new city, new school, and new friendships. Perfect for fans of Meg Medina and Erin Entrada Kelly.

Holly-Mei is a girl with a plan. It’s the start of a new year, and Holly-Mei Jones is determined to make the most of it. She has amazing friends, a great field hockey team, and Hong Kong at her doorstep. This semester is going to be perfect . . . right? Maybe not. Despite their closeness last year, Holly-Mei’s friend group seems to be splintering. Desperate to bring everyone together, she ropes her friends into competing as a team in an inter-school tournament across the city. But as Holly-Mei becomes obsessed with winning, her friends seem less interested in the tournament—and in her new attitude. Will she be able to pull off her perfect plan?

About the Author

Christina Matula is the author of The Not-So-Uniform Life of Holly-Mei. She grew up in Ottawa, Canada, and being a child of immigrant parents, she has always been curious about other cultures and far-off places. Dumplings are her favorite food, especially her mother’s savory Taiwanese jiaozi and her father’s sweet Hungarian gomboc. She has an MFA in creative writing from the University of Hong Kong and now lives in Finland with her husband, two children, and puppy. christinamatula.com