Book : Paper Daughter - Ingold, Jeanette

-Titulo Original : Paper Daughter

-Fabricante :

HMH Books For Young Readers

-Descripcion Original:

An engaging mystery...a love letter to journalism -Seattles Child Oppenheimer Gold Seal Teen journalist Maggie Chen wants to be a great reporter. Fai-yi Li still hides behind the identity he used to evade Chinese Exclusion Era immigration laws. Their goals collide in this poignant young adult mystery thats both contemporary and historical fiction. Maggies search for her Asian-American family will appeal to readers who wonder how their own lives have been shaped by their ancestors choices. The Chinatown of Fai-yis Seattle will make 20th century history buffs want to know more about an almost-forgotten time in the United States past. Challenges at the modern newspaper where Maggie works will speak to those who care about journalism and ponder how its changing. From the Christopher Award-winning author of Hitch, Mountain Solo, and The Big Burn I love Paper Daughter, as I do all of Jeanettes books. Theyre smart, savvy, and full of heart -Kathi Appelt, author of Newbery Honor Book The Underneath I thoroughly enjoyed this novel! Ingold did a wonderful job of tying history to a contemporary issue - Mississippi Trial, 1955 author Chris Crowe Ingold brings together past and present in this fascinating mystery set in Seattle - Washington Parent A rich, inspiring story about using research and tenacity to uncover the truth - Horn Book Review A must read for those who love mysteries and family history - VOYA I devoured Paper Daughter...a short read and perfect if you want to lounge around with a contemporary book on a slow afternoon - Books and Wine The tried and true theme of a parents mysterious background will keep readers invested, and fans of Laurence Yep may want to ponder how Chinese Exclusion of years past could come back to haunt the present - Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books This novel cleverly weaves together intrigue and family drama into an engrossing story that is difficult to put down - Rutgers University Project on Economics and Children Great contemporary and historical characters and an intriguing, interwoven plot make this a great summer read - Bewitched Bookworms Offers insights into the sacrifices and secrets involved in emigration from China during this period and their ripple effects - Publishers Weekly A lesson on paper sons and paper daughters...Ingold doesnt sugarcoat the lengths people would go through to come to the States and the fear they had about being caught - Asian Weekly A wonderful addition to regional historical fiction, this compelling page-turner explores the painful loss--and discovery--of identity - Seattle Public Library System Library Talk Manages to be both about Chinese-Americans and identity without being *about* race - The YA YA YAs Readers will want to know more about the historical elements of the story after reading this realistic tale - Childrens Book and Play Review/BYU Families & Literacy Book of the Week The open-ended conclusion feels realistic and highlights Maggies elemental questions about how family history influences personal identity - Booklist It was neat to learn more about the lives of journalists and the Exclusion Era - Booktalking at the Bronx Library Center Praise from readers: A touching and emotionally tearing story of a girl who has her life laid open Like (Louis Sachars) Holes, it weaves a story from generations ago into the present A remarkable job integrating accurate history with an exciting modern story that a middle school girl would want to read A great story...A quick read A coming of age/discovering who you thought you knew/mystery...a great young adult read Short, to-the-point book...I read it in a single sitting and will be encouraging the teens that I know to check it out as well Review In the month after 16-year-old Maggie Chen’s father, a respected journalist, was killed in a hit-and-run accident, a basement