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A review by readwithdaphne
The Paper Daughters of Chinatown: Adapted for Young Readers from the Best-Selling Novel by Heather B. Moore, Allison Hong Merrill
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I have absolutely loved this story! It is a beautiful edit for young readers of a heartbreaking but also beautiful story. The way this is written is suitable for kids but doesn't stay away from topics such as abuse and prostitution. It also doesn't go into such great detail with these topics, which I think is good for children.
During the story, we get to 'watch' Tai Choi or Tien Fu grow up. The fact that this is a true story and the people we're reading about actually exist, makes it even more heartbreaking and also moving and beautiful. It gave me goosebumps reading up and looking up the actual Tien Fu and Dolly.
Besides all this, the story is educational for children as they learn what happened in history to Chinese girls and women. It also teaches more about Chinese culture, for example the foot binding.
I am very curious to read the adult version of this now!
I would highly recommend this book.
During the story, we get to 'watch' Tai Choi or Tien Fu grow up. The fact that this is a true story and the people we're reading about actually exist, makes it even more heartbreaking and also moving and beautiful. It gave me goosebumps reading up and looking up the actual Tien Fu and Dolly.
Besides all this, the story is educational for children as they learn what happened in history to Chinese girls and women. It also teaches more about Chinese culture, for example the foot binding.
I am very curious to read the adult version of this now!
I would highly recommend this book.