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Coolies
By Yin
Illustrators
Illustrated by Chris Soentpiet
Publisher
Philomel
Imprint
Philomel
ISBN
By Yin
0399232273
Coolies
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SKU
9780399232275J
To help a young Chinese boy understand ancestor worship, his grandmother tells the story of two brothers, Shek and Wong, the boy’s great-great-grandfather and -uncle who went to America to work on the trancontinental railroad. They endured etremely harsh working conditions and racism, but after four years, they earned enough money to bring their starving families to America. Full-color illustrations. Author’s note. Bibliography.
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Independent Readers (Grades 2-4)
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Independent Readers (Grades 2-4)
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