The book “Measuring up” starts in Taiwan, when she's getting ready to say goodbye to her friends and family because she is moving to the United States. After the movie, Cici ( the main character ) makes new friends and starts getting used to her new life, But she misses her grandmother very much because they would always spend time together. This story is great, I love how the book shows lots of emotion. For example, in her thoughts when she tries to enter the cooking contest she shows struggle when trying to decide what to cook. I love this book and all the detail in the pictures.