Books like Earthquake by Milly Lee
Milí Lee’s *Earthquake* follows a Chinese‑American girl and her family as the 1906 earthquake rocks San Francisco. Facing the collapse of their Chinatown home, the family must make a perilous move to Golden Gate Park, all while fires rage and the city is thrown into chaos. Through the protagonist’s eyes, readers witness resilience, community, and the enduring spirit of a family caught in one of the city’s most devastating disasters.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Milly Lee
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