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Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze
Contributor(s): Lewis, Elizabeth Foreman (Author), Low, William (Illustrator)
ISBN: 0312380070     ISBN-13: 9780312380076
Publisher: Square Fish
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Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 2008
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Annotation: A classic Newbery Award winner, with an introduction by Katherine Paterson and new illustrations
When Young Fu arrives with his mother in bustling 1920s Chungking, all he has seen of the world is the rural farming village where he has grown up. He knows nothing of city life. But the city, with its wonders and dangers, fascinates the thirteen-year-old boy, and he sets out to make the best of what it has to offer him.
First published in 1932, "Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze" was one of the earliest Newbery Medal winners. Although China has changed since that time, Young Fu' s experiences, like making friends, are timeless.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Young Adult Fiction | Historical - Asia
- Young Adult Fiction | Social Themes - New Experience
- Young Adult Fiction | Lifestyles - City & Town Life
Dewey: FIC
Lexile Measure: 890
Physical Information: 0.86" H x 5.2" W x 7.65" (0.57 lbs) 320 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Asian
- Chronological Period - 1920's
- Cultural Region - Chinese
- Demographic Orientation - Urban
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 100
Reading Level: 6.4   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 10.0
 
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When Young Fu arrives with his mother in bustling 1920s Chungking, all he has seen of the world is the rural farming village where he has grown up. He knows nothing of city life. But the city, with its wonders and dangers, fascinates the 13-year-old boy, and he sets out to make the best of what it has to offer him.
First published in 1932, Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze was one of the earliest Newbery Medal winners. Although China has changed since that time, Young Fu's experiences are universal: making friends, making mistakes, and making one's way in the world.

Contributor Bio(s): Lewis, Elizabeth Foreman: - Elizabeth Foreman Lewis (d. 1958) went to China in 1917 where she studied the Chinese language and history, and held teaching posts in Shanghai, Chungking, and Nanking. She is the author of Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze. Low, William: - William Low is the author and illustrator of Chinatown and Old Penn Station, as well as a four-time Silver Medal winner at the Society of Illustrators.