Golden Mountain Chronicles #9: Thief of Hearts
Stacy Palmer almost never thinks about being Chinese American, As far as she's concerned, she's just like everyone else. Then Hong Ch'un comes to Stacy's school from China. Stacy and Hong Ch'un don't exactly get along, but when Hong Ch'un is accused of stealing and runs away, Stacy bows she must try to find her. With her family's help, Stacy searches the tiny back streets of San Francisco's Chinatown. There, she gets a glimpse of what it was like for her Chinese mother, growing up in a different culture. And for the first time in her life she realizes her true heritage-and finally understands what it means to be Chinese American.
Culture/Community: Chinese / Chinese American
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Middle Grade/YA: Strong Girls and Women Bicultural Kids Coming of Age Family and Friends Identity Immigration
Genre: Historical Fiction
Age Level: Middle Grade
Topic page: California: ELL Resources