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The Leavers by Lisa Ko tells the story of Deming Guo, an 11-year-old boy in the Bronx whose undocumented Chinese immigrant mother, Polly, suddenly vanishes, leading to Deming being placed with a white couple who rename him Daniel and move him to a suburban town where he struggles with his identity and a sense of otherness. The novel follows Deming/Daniel's difficult coming-of-age in his new environment while also revealing Polly's journey, her impossible choices as an immigrant, and the harsh realities of her disappearance, exploring themes of family, belonging, displacement, and the American immigration system through dual perspectives.
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