Book details
Child of the Owl: Golden Mountain Chronicles: 1965
Description
Twelve-year-old Casey is waiting for the day that Barney, her father, hits it big -- 'cause when that horse comes in, he tells her, it's the penthouse suite. But then hr ends up in the hospital, and Casey is sent to Chinatown to live with her grandmother, Paw-Paw. Now the waiting seems longer than ever.Casey feels lost in Chinatown. She's not prepared for the Chinese school, the noisy crowds, missing her father. But Paw-Paw tells her about the mother Casey never knew, and about her family's owl charm and her true Chinese name. And Casey at last begins to understand that this -- Paw-Paw's Chinatown home, her parents' home -- is her home, too
Age
12-13
Text complexity
proficient
Length
288 pages
Book in series
#7
Why to read
- Cultural Insight: 'Child of the Owl: Golden Mountain Chronicles: 1965' provides readers with a rich portrayal of Chinese-American culture and history, offering valuable insight into the experiences of immigrants and their descendants in the United States during the 1960s.
- Character Development: Laurence Yep crafts complex and relatable characters, particularly the protagonist Casey Young, whose journey of self-discovery and connection to her heritage is both compelling and enlightening for readers of all ages.
- Engaging Storytelling: Yep is known for his engaging narrative style that combines elements of folklore with contemporary issues, making 'Child of the Owl' a captivating read that seamlessly blends the past with the present.
- Themes of Identity and Belonging: The book explores universal themes of identity, belonging, and the search for one's place in the world. These themes resonate with readers who have ever grappled with understanding their own cultural background or who they are in the context of their family and society.