Aftershocks - Couverture rigide

Lavender, William

 
9780152058821: Aftershocks
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0152058826 ISBN 13 : 9780152058821
Editeur : HMH Books for Young Readers, 2006

Synopsis

Jessie Wainwright, the daughter of a prominent San Francisco physician, intends to become a doctor herself, despite her father's disapproval. Her dream is nearly lost when a chance encounter reveals a shocking secret--and Jessie sets off in search of answers, temporarily abandoning her goals.

Determined to confirm her dark suspicions, Jessie combs the streets of Chinatown. She ultimately witnesses the devastation of the 1906 earthquake and the plight of Chinese immigrants relegated to the nightmare of refugee camps in its wake. With the help of trusted friends, old and new, Jessie discovers the strength to stand up to her domineering father and to break through the racial boundaries of the times. In this powerful story of family, love, and history, Jessie also finds the courage to set out on a daring path that sets her apart from other young women of her generation.

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À propos de l?auteur

WILLIAM LAVENDER has published one other novel for young adults, Just Jane, as well as several acclaimed novels for adults. He lives in Riverside, California.

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Éditeur
HMH Books for Young Readers
Date d'édition
2006
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0152058826
ISBN 13 
9780152058821
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
352
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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