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Henry and his younger brother Chin are fascinated by the daring tales found in penny‑dreadful novels. Their world turns into a living page when the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake erupts. Amid buildings crumbling and streets flooding, the siblings confront the horrors of the disaster and learn that true heroism lies in their own brave actions and the bond that keeps them together.
The story portrays the experience of Chinese American children during a pivotal historical event, blending the themes of survival, courage, and family against the backdrop of one of California’s most tragic natural disasters.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Laurence Yep
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