In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

By

Bette Bao Lord

Illustrated by

Marc Simont

Meet Shirley Temple Wong, a delightful heroine who has come from China and arrived in Brooklyn in 1947 — the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. Based on the author's own experiences, the story captures the highs and lows of coming to live in a new country, learning English, and falling in love with the Brooklyn Dodgers during moments that are both heartbreaking and hilarious. A must-read for teachers working with ELLs and newcomer students.

Age Level: 9-12
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Book Theme: American Pacific American Heritage: Sports Stories Baseball: Diverse Books for Kids Between Two Worlds: Asian Pacific American Heritage ELL Stories Immigrant Stories: Home at Last Stories for the Chinese New Year!
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