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Peach blossom spring / Melissa Fu.
Settling in America years after his turbulent childhood in China, Renshu, now Henry Dao, refuses to talk to his daughter about her heritage, determined to keep her safe in this new land despite being weighed down by his history. 1938, China. With the Japanese army approaching, Meilin and her four year old son, Renshu, are forced to flee their home. Relying on little but their wits and a beautifully illustrated hand scroll, filled with ancient fables that offer solace and wisdom, they must travel through a ravaged country, seeking refuge. Years later, Renshu has settled in America as Henry Dao. Though his daughter is desperate to understand her heritage, he refuses to talk about his childhood. How can he keep his family safe in this new land when the weight of his history threatens to drag them down?
Record details
- ISBN: 9780316286732
- ISBN: 0316286737
- Physical Description: 387 pages : map ; 25 cm.
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2022.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
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| Subject: | Chinese > United States > Fiction. Chinese Americans > Fiction. Families > Fiction. China > Fiction. United States |
| Genre: | Bildungsromans Historical fiction. Novels. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at scottsboropl.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| scottsboropl | F Fu | 32269001252934 | Adult - Fiction | Available | - |
