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This masterful biographical novel—which has sold more than 100,000 copies—tells the true life story of Lalu Nathoy, a young Chinese girl sold into slavery in 1871 by her poverty-stricken family and auctioned off in the American West. McCunn tells the gripping tale of how Lalu struggled out of servitude to achieve a life of freedom and dignity as a pioneer woman.
"A valuable book that gives Chinese Americans another true heroine."
—Maxine Hong Kingston
"A valuable book that gives Chinese Americans another true heroine."
—Maxine Hong Kingston
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Ruthanne Lum McCunn was born in Hong Kong and has published seven books on the experiences of Chinese people in America; more than 275,000 copies of her books are in print.
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"[A] story of struggle and survival as a woman-and slave-in China and the American West . . . Fast-paced and entertaining-packed with adventure, drama, and inspiration."
-Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, San Francisco Chronicle
"From Shanghai to San Francisco, Lalu Nathoy's courageous journey is an important contribution to the history of pioneer women."
-Ms. Magazine
"This biographical novel has plenty of suspense and a strong story line. Reading it is a liberal education in one phase of pioneer life in the West."
-Lucille McDonald, Seattle Times
"A valuable book that gives Chinese Americans another true heroine."
-Maxine Hong Kingston
"Ruthanne Lum McCunn has woven an enthralling work of fiction from the true-life story of Lalu Nathoy."
-Elena Brunet, Los Angeles Times
-Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, San Francisco Chronicle
"From Shanghai to San Francisco, Lalu Nathoy's courageous journey is an important contribution to the history of pioneer women."
-Ms. Magazine
"This biographical novel has plenty of suspense and a strong story line. Reading it is a liberal education in one phase of pioneer life in the West."
-Lucille McDonald, Seattle Times
"A valuable book that gives Chinese Americans another true heroine."
-Maxine Hong Kingston
"Ruthanne Lum McCunn has woven an enthralling work of fiction from the true-life story of Lalu Nathoy."
-Elena Brunet, Los Angeles Times
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- PublisherLaurel
- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 044038883X
- ISBN 13 9780440388838
- BindingMass Market Paperback
- Number of pages304
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