The dragon's child : a story of Angel Island
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Author
Yep, Laurence,
Contributors
Yep, Kathleen S., joint author.
Published
New York, NY : HarperCollins, c2008.
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
ix, 133 pages : ill. ; 21 cm.
Status
On Shelf
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Ellinwood Libraries - Juvenile FictionJF YEPRegularOn Shelf
Great Bend Public Library - Juvenile FictionJ FIC Yep, LaurenceOn Shelf

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LC Subjects
Angel Island (Calif.) -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile fiction.
California -- History -- 1850-1950 -- Juvenile fiction.
China -- History -- 1912-1928 -- Juvenile fiction.
Families -- Juvenile fiction.
Stuttering -- Juvenile fiction.
Other Subjects
Angel Island (Calif.) -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction.
California -- History -- 1850-1950 -- Fiction.
China -- History -- 1912-1928 -- Fiction.
Chinese Americans -- Fiction.
Fathers and sons -- Fiction.
Stuttering -- Fiction.

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Published
New York, NY : HarperCollins, c2008.
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 4.4, 4 Points

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-133).
Description
Ten-year-old Gim Lew leaves his village in China to accompany his father to America, but before they go he must prepare for a grueling test that he must pass--without stuttering--at California's Angel Island, where officials strive to keep out unwanted immigrants. Includes facts about immigration from China and the experiences of the author's family.
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$16.89

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Yep, L., & Yep, K. S. (2008). The dragon's child: a story of Angel Island . HarperCollins.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Yep, Laurence and Kathleen S., Yep. 2008. The Dragon's Child: A Story of Angel Island. HarperCollins.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Yep, Laurence and Kathleen S., Yep. The Dragon's Child: A Story of Angel Island HarperCollins, 2008.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Yep, Laurence,, and Kathleen S. Yep. The Dragon's Child: A Story of Angel Island HarperCollins, 2008.

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