Outrun the Moon
Book description
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl comes an unforgettable story of determination set against a backdrop of devastating tragedy, perfect for fans of Code Name Verity.
Winner of the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Young Adult
Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature…
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Another young heroine, fifteen-year-old Mercy Wong, is the main character in this book. Determined to get out of Chinatown’s poverty, she schemes her way into an exclusive school for white girls. The earthquake destroys Mercy’s home and her school. That’s when she jumps into action to help instead of simpering with the heiresses she goes to school with. I love characters with spunk, and Mercy has that. I enjoyed the snippets of Chinese culture woven into this one, especially the superstitions, puns, and wisdom from her parents that make Mercy who she is.
From Linda's list on women’s fiction on San Francisco 1906 earthquake.
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