Coolies / by Yin ; illustrated by Chris K. Soentpiet.
Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Philomel Books, 2001.Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 25 x 30 cmISBN:- 0399232273 (hc : alk. paper)
- [E] 21
- PZ7.Y537 Co 2001
Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's Picturebook | Books for Big Kids | Yin | Available | 33111003457450 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
When Shek and little Wong journey to America in 1865, they have work! Along with hundreds of other Chinese, the brothers are going to help build a great railroad across the West. But as days grow into months, Shek and Wong endure more than they could have imagined--bleeding hands, blasting dynamite, and treacherous avalanches. For very little pay. Are they being treated this way because of their almond-shaped eyes--because they are coolies?
Inspired by actual events in the history of the American railroad, Cooliesa reveals the harsh truth about life for thousands of Chinese laborers, while it celebrates the love and loyalty between two brothers who were determined not only to survive, but to succeed.
A young boy hears the story of his great-great-great-grandfather and his brother who came to the United States to make a better life for themselves helping to build the transcontinental railroad.