224 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747571469
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publication date: 06 June 2005
Description
When her husband dies, Lu Si-yan's mother is encouraged to sell her young daughter into domestic service. Lu Si-yan is just eleven when sold by her uncle. Nearly two years will pass before she can get back home to her mother and brother. In this p...
Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
emotional 50%
challenging 37%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
adventurous 12%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | Plot: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Slavery, TraffickingModerate
Misogyny, Grief, Emotional abuseMinor
Bullying, Sexual harassment224 pages • first pub 2004 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780747571469
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Publication date: 06 June 2005
Description
When her husband dies, Lu Si-yan's mother is encouraged to sell her young daughter into domestic service. Lu Si-yan is just eleven when sold by her uncle. Nearly two years will pass before she can get back home to her mother and brother. In this p...
Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews
Moods
sad 75%
emotional 50%
challenging 37%
hopeful 37%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%
adventurous 12%
Pace
medium 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | Plot: 37%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 14%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 62% | It's complicated: 37%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, Slavery, TraffickingModerate
Misogyny, Grief, Emotional abuseMinor
Bullying, Sexual harassment