Lee, Milly
Landed
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374343149
- author:
- Lee, Milly
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Farrar Straus Giroux
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 40
- Dimensions:
- 231mm X 10mm
- Genre:
- Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Sun is ready to leave his village in China for America, known as Gum Saan, Gold Mountain. His father warns him that passage will not be easy due to the 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act, which requires new immigrants like Sun to be detained at Angel Island until they can pass a difficult oral exam. On the boat, Sun had studied maps of his village and memorized facts about his ancestors. However, as the weeks pass in detainment, he worries that he will lose his direction and be turned away. The oil paintings accompanying this book bring historical details to life, recounting a disturbing chapter in Chinese American history based on the author's father-in-law's experiences. This vivid account provides a unique perspective on a significant period in Chinese American history, shedding light on the challenges faced by immigrants during that time.
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