Walk Across the Sea

I'm not sure how this book came to me - I found it in a pile of books my kids had outgrown, ready to be donated to the library. I decided to pick it up and read it, and I'm glad I did. I haven't read much middle grade, lately, though I used to all the time. I loved it! A young girl begins to think f......more

I will give this 3.5. My feelings about this book are conflicted. First I want to start by explaining that the author could have researched the Chinese names better. Because she never really drew a clear line whether Chung is Wah Chung's given name or Wah Chung is really his name. Also, Wah is not a......more

A historical account of the prejudice and fear that led to persecution of Chinese immigrants in the 1880s. Set in Crescent City, CA, the historical details are well documented and the main character, Eliza, is a girl who comes to understand why so many Chinese left their own country, but finds it mo......more

Good look at the Chinese Immigration of America and the thoughts of those who were already here. Interesting how Irish had forgotten they were immigrants struggling to get accepted in American Culture and way of life.......more

An interesting story about coming into your own, set against a historical clash of cultures. The themes of racial hatred and resentment and divisions within one group of people over how another should be treated are sadly too appropriate for the current political climate. Eliza lives in a lighthouse......more