In the far-away land of China, families are permitted by law to only have two or less children. When Chu Ju’s mother discovers she is pregnant, the whole family yearns for the baby to be a boy because male children bring honor to the family. If the child is born a girl, she could be put up for adoption or worse. Chu Ju determines to save the baby’s life by coming up with a plan that could not only keep a baby sister in the home, but possibly save her life. And if the baby is a girl, her plan could also allow her parents to have another chance for a baby boy in the future. Her selfless act, though admirable, comes with many risks and dangers. Throughout this book, this 14-year-old girl demonstrates the love for her family, her hope for a future, her bravery in the face of hardship, and her willingness to work hard for a chance at a better life. 227 pgs, pb. ~ Brianna
Chu Ju's House
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080995
ISBN
9780060507268
Grade 3-12
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One girl too many . . .
When a girl is born to Chu Ju's family, it is quickly determined that the baby must be sent away. After all, the law states that a family may have only two children, and tradition dictates that every family should have a boy. To make room for one, this girl will have to go.
Fourteen-year-old Chu Ju knows she cannot allow this to happen to her sister. Understanding that one girl must leave, she sets out in the middle of the night, vowing not to return.
With luminescent detail, National Book Award-winning author Gloria Whelan transports readers to China, where law conspires with tradition, tearing a young woman from her family, sending her on a remarkable journey to find a home of her own.
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| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-12 |
| Brand: | HarperCollins |
| Author: | Gloria Whelan |
| ISBN: | 9780060507268 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.35 |
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