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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
The Journal of Wong Ming-Chung
By Laurence Yep
Part of the My Name is America series
A boy journeys to Gold Rush California, seeking fortune and friendship.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 493 ratings
219 pages
$10.95Save 7%
Bookroo's summary
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
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The fine print
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
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