The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013

The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung

Written by Laurence Yep

Part of the My Name is America series

A boy journeys to Gold Rush California, seeking fortune and friendship.

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219 pages· 650L
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In 1852, young Wong Ming-Chung embarks on a perilous journey from China to California, hoping to join his uncle in the Gold Rush. Amidst danger and lawlessness, he discovers the true treasure lies in the friendships he forms. Can he navigate this hostile new world and find his place in America?

From the publisher

In 1852, during the height of the California Gold Rush, ten-year-old Wong Ming-Chung makes the dangerous trip to America to join his uncle on his hunt for a fortune. The true treasure for Ming-Chung, though, is America itself. In the midst of the lawless, often hostile environment, he is able to forge an international community of friends.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
219
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
650L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.8
F&P level
~P
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
35833
Publication
Published
August 31, 2000
First published
November 26, 2013
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590386074
LCCN
99028405
OCLC
821688421

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