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Yong

The Journey Of An Unworthy Son
By Janeen Brian
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Yong by Janeen Brian is a children's adventure story that follows a young boy named Yong in 19th-century China. As he embarks on a perilous journey, he faces challenges that test his courage and determination. Through cunning and bravery, Yong navigates both physical and emotional obstacles, revealing deeper themes of friendship and self-discovery along the way.
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You might enjoy this book if you're keen on stories about young adventurers navigating difficult circumstances. Set in the intriguing backdrop of ancient China, it explores themes of bravery and determination as the main character sets out on a poignant journey. It's an excellent choice for young readers fascinated by historical fiction and strong character-driven narratives.

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"Yong," my father said one night as I sat on the earthen floor, stroking my pet cricket and determined to save it from being eaten. "You will come with me to Australia." Yong doesn't want to leave Guangdong to travel to the goldfields of Ballarat. But as the firstborn son, he has no choice. On the long and treacherous journey, Yong strives to be an honourable son, while he and his father face many hardships and dangers. But in his heart he knows the shameful truth - that his honour is a lie. Can a journey change lives? Has Yong the courage to face what lies ahead?

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Yong by Janeen Brian is praised as an engaging and well-written historical novel, suitable for upper primary and early secondary readers. It is acknowledged for its beautiful cover artwork, short chapters, and clear type, which make it accessible and appealing. The book is commended for providing a unique perspective on Chinese immigration in the nineteenth century and is highly recommended for school libraries.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925126297

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2016

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 228g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Janeen Brian Young Adult

About the Author

At age sixteen Janeen Brian trained as a primary teacher and at eighteen stood in front of her first class of year five students. Her teaching career saw her work in junior primary, primary, drama and as a teacher-librarian. While raising a family, she began a four-year career with a professional children’s theatre company, both acting and writing. She has also been involved in over 100 television and radio commercials as well as dozens of voiceovers for radio and video. She began dabbling in writing in her thirties. Since then she has written over 100 books both in trade and education, and in genres ranging from picture books to poetry, short fiction, nonfiction and novels. Janeen is an award-winning author and poet and many of her books have been translated and published overseas.

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