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1) Landed
Author
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
After leaving his village in southeastern China, twelve-year-old Sun is held at Angel Island, San Francisco, before being released to join his father, a merchant living in the area. Includes historical notes.
2) Angel Island
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Describes Angel Island, the California immigration station set up to receive people from Asia, and tells the story of how Angel Island stands as a symbol of hope and struggle.
Author
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 4
Description
In 1922, ten-year-old Gim Lew reluctantly leaves his village in China to accompany his father to America, but before they go he must prepare for a grueling test that he must pass--without stuttering--at California's Angel Island, where strict officials strive to keep out unwanted immigrants. Includes facts about immigration from China and the experiences of the author's family.
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