Prairie Lotus
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2020 · Est. 5 hour read

Prairie Lotus

Written by Linda Sue Park

A girl faces prejudice while pursuing her dreams in 1880s America.

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260 pages· 45,167 words· Est. 5 hour read· 730L
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Bookroo's summary

In 1880, Hanna, a half-Asian girl, arrives in LaForge, dreaming of education and dressmaking. But the town's prejudice challenges her resolve. Can she change their hearts and find her place?

From the publisher

Prairie Lotus is a powerful, touching, multilayered book about a girl determined to fit in and realize her dreams: getting an education, becoming a dressmaker in her father’s shop, and making at least one friend. Acclaimed, award-winning author Linda Sue Park has placed a young half-Asian girl, Hanna, in a small town in America’s heartland, in 1880. Hanna’s adjustment to her new surroundings, which primarily means negotiating the townspeople’s almost unanimous prejudice against Asians, is at the heart of the story. Narrated by Hanna, the novel has poignant moments yet sparkles with humor, introducing a captivating heroine whose wry, observant voice will resonate with readers.

Awards

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor (2021)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
260
Words
45,167
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
730L
Themes & topics
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Stories behind the story

Linda Sue Park discusses Prairie Lotus on The Children's Book Podcast

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~Q
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
507816
Publication
Published
March 3, 2020
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Text details
The text was set in Goudy Old Style.
Identifiers
ISBN
9781328781505
LCCN
2019007372

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