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Highlights
- In this life-affirming picture book, acclaimed author Christopher Cheng weaves the true story of his family's search for safety in the midst of war, demonstrating the strength of children in the face of the impossible.Young Shu Lok didn't know there was a war until it appeared on his doorstep.
- 4-8 Years
- 11.1" x 8.6" Hardcover
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, History
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About the Book
Amid the Imperial Japanese invasion of Hong Kong in 1941, a young boy finds strength, resilience, and kindness during his family's escape into the mountains of China.Book Synopsis
In this life-affirming picture book, acclaimed author Christopher Cheng weaves the true story of his family's search for safety in the midst of war, demonstrating the strength of children in the face of the impossible.
Young Shu Lok didn't know there was a war until it appeared on his doorstep.
Review Quotes
"A beautifully rendered journey that offers insight into an often-overlooked chapter of history." -Kirkus
"Finely detailed linework in the ink-and-digital art strikes a delicate balance between realism and a much-needed sense of beauty." -BCCBAbout the Author
Christopher Cheng is an award-winning author of picture books, historical fiction, and non-fiction. His critically acclaimed picture book Will We Always Hold Hands? is a loving tribute to his wife that Kirkus called "simultaneously quietly soothing yet deeply empowering". Based in Sydney, Christopher is also a co-chair of the International Advisory Council for SCBWI and an ambassador for Australia's National Centre for Australian Children's Literature.
Jacqueline Tam is a Hong Kong-American illustrator based in Brooklyn, NY. Her illustrations have appeared in newspapers, magazines and in children's books, and have been recognized by The Society of Illustrators, American Illustration and 3x3 Magazine.