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Synopsis
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
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About the Author
Ruthanne Lum McCunn, a Eurasian author, writes about the Chinese on both sides of the Pacific. Her award-winning books include The Moon Pearl, Wooden Fish Songs, and Sole Survivor. McCunn's work has been translated into nine languages and published in sixteen countries. She lives in San Francisco, California.
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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
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- PublisherBeacon Press
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 0807083178
- ISBN 13 9780807083178
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages308
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