Prairie Lotus
Books | Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / United States / Asian American & Pacific Islander
4.4
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Linda Sue Park
Prairie Lotus is a powerful, touching, multilayered novel about a girl determined to fit in and realize her dreams: getting an education, becoming a dressmaker in her father’s shop, and making at least one friend.Acclaimed, award-winning author Linda Sue Park has placed a young half-Asian girl, Hanna, in a small town in America’s heartland, in 1880. Hanna’s adjustment to her new surroundings, which primarily means negotiating the townspeople’s almost unanimous prejudice against Asians, is at the heart of the story.Narrated by Hanna, the novel has poignant moments yet sparkles with humor, introducing a captivating heroine whose wry, observant voice will resonate with readers. Includes an afterword from the author.This moving historical novel is from Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park, whose beloved middle grade books include A Single Shard and A Long Walk to Water.
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Author
Linda Sue Park
Pages
272
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published Date
2020-03-03
ISBN
0358330831 9780358330837
Ratings
Google: 5
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"It's so important for us to understand the many perspectives that existed in the westward expansion period of American history, and this book does a great job of bringing one of those perspectives to light that mainstream America usually doesn't think about."
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Carly McNamara
"A very unique historical fiction that all fans of Little House - current readers or long past - should pick up."
Ricki Marking-Camuto
"This book is really good if your into history "
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"I have read it 4 times and it is definitely one of favorites!"
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