Coolies Paperback - 2003
by Yin; Chris Soentpiet (Illustrator)
Inspired by actual events, this story reveals the harsh truth about life for the Chinese railroad workers in 1865, while celebrating their perseverance and bravery. Full color.
Summary
Shek marvels at the new world as he and his brother, Little Wong, arrive in California. Along with hundreds of other workers, the brothers are going to build a great railroad across the West. They plan to save enough money so that their mother and little brothers can join them in America. But as days grow into months, they endure many hardships-exhausting work, discrimination, and treacherous avalanches. Inspired by actual events, this story reveals the harsh truth about life for the Chinese railroad workers in 1865, while celebrating their perseverance and bravery.
Details
- Title Coolies
- Author Yin; Chris Soentpiet (Illustrator)
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Pages 40
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Puffin Books, U.S.A.
- Date 2003-05-26
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Bibliography, Illustrated
- ISBN 9780142500552 / 0142500550
- Weight 0.49 lbs (0.22 kg)
- Dimensions 9.74 x 12.04 x 0.22 in (24.74 x 30.58 x 0.56 cm)
- Ages 07 to 10 years
- Grade levels 2 - 5
- Reading level 870
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Cultural Region: Asian - General
- Ethnic Orientation: Asian - General
- Theometrics: Secular
- Library of Congress subjects Brothers, Railroads
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 98040403
- Dewey Decimal Code E
Media reviews
Citations
- Publishers Weekly, 05/26/2003, Page 0
- PW Notes and Reprints, 05/26/2003, Page 73
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