The Lotus Seed
Sherry Garland
(Author)
Tatsuro Kiuchi
(Illustrator)
Description
"My grandmother saw the emperor cry the day he lost his golden dragon throne."So begins Sherry Garland's emotional tale of a Vietnamese family forced to flee from their homeland to escape a devastating civil war. Set against a background of historical events, "The Lotus Seed" thoughtfully portrays refugees who have adapted to a different way of life in a new country without losing touch with their cultural heritage. Theirs is an American story about the continuity of family and culture.
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Product Details
Price
$9.99
$9.29
Publisher
Clarion Books
Publish Date
February 15, 1997
Pages
32
Dimensions
8.8 X 10.94 X 0.12 inches | 0.35 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9780152014834
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SHERRY GARLAND is the author of many award-winning novels and picture books, including Indio, The Last Rainmaker. She lives in central Texas. www.sherrygarland.com