Spilled Water - Hardcover

Grindley, Sally

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1582349371 ISBN 13: 9781582349374

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books, 2004

Synopsis

This story takes place in modern-day China, where one girl's bravery overcomes circumstances that are extraordinary from a Western point-of-view.

On the day that her uncle takes her to be sold to the highest bidder, eleven-year-old Lu Si-Yan learns what it really means to be born a girl in her culture: to be worth nothing more than a little spilled water. Torn from her family, she is taken to the smog-wrapped tower blocks and factories of the big city. There she is destined to become a servant to a wealthy family, and someday to marry their son. But Lu Si-Yan is not going to spend her life in servitude. Determined to return to her beloved mother and brother, she embarks on an epic journey to escape and find her way home.

About this title

About the Author:

Sally Grindley lives in Gloucestershire, England, with her family. She is the author of more than thirty books for young readers, including Mucky Duck, No Trouble at All, and its upcoming sequel, A Little Bit of Trouble. This is her first novel.

From AudioFile:

This exceptional story, set in remote China, depicts the coming-of-age of a young girl. Narrator Liz Sutherland perfectly captures every nuance of this bittersweet story. When Lu Si-yan's beloved father dies, her uncle sells her to make money for the family. She goes from being a servant girl to hard labor in a toy factory but still maintains her sweet resilience. Sutherland conveys youthful thoughts in a most unique manner; she also portrays a lovely grandmother, a brain-damaged boy, and the good and bad people Lu Si-yan meets on her journey. Sutherland brings a smile as listeners hear her dramatically convey every aspect of the story. A remarkable tale that will appeal to listeners of all ages. S.G.B. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Children's Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1582349371
• ISBN 13: 9781582349374
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 224