Description
Winner of the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Literature Prize, the IODE Violet Downey Book Award and the IODE National Chapter Award
Drawing on the real background of the Chinese role in the gold rush, the building of the railway and the settling of the west coast in the nineteenth century, noted historian and children’s author Paul Yee has created eight original stories that combine the rough-and-tumble adventure of frontier life with the rich folk traditions that these immigrants brought from China.
These tales are funny, sad, romantic and earthy, but ultimately, as a collection, they reflect the gritty optimism of the Chinese who overcame prejudice and adversity to build a unique place for themselves in North America.
Author Bio
Prizes
- IODE National Chapter AwardWinner 1989
- IODE Violet Downey Book AwardWinner 1989
- Sheila A. Egoff Children's LiteratureWinner 1989
Review Quotes
“With its excellent writing and deeply symbolic illustrations, this book is highly recommended.” — Yanna Van Der Meulen Rodgers, Rutgers
“Handsome format; compelling reading.” — Kirkus Reviews
“...Ng's cool, brooding full-page paintings have an intense presence that enhances the stories' exotic flavor...A book not to miss.” — Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
