Oh my gosh. Linda Sue Park has written the version of Little House on the Prairie for everyone else, the ones who aren't white, and cute, and fit into what most people think of living on the prairie in the late 1800s. Park even says that was her intent.
Well researched, well written book about a girl who is half-Chinese who travels with her widowed father to an area very much like De Smit of the Laura Ingles Wilder fame. There she encounters all the prejudice that is all too prevalent at that time.
Read this in one day, I could not put it down. Through it all Hanna keeps her composure, remembers what her mother always taught her, and moves on.
Highly, highly recommend this book.
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This book follows the adventures of Hanna and the obstacles she encounters as a half Chinese girl living in the 1880s. If your children are fans of the Laura Ingalls Wilder books, they will recognize the setting of this novel. 'Prairie Lotus' engages the very important themes of racism and personal growth, and can serve as a starting point for some important conversations with your children.We first meet Hanna as she and her dad move to the city of LaForge in Dakota territory. Hanna's dad is a rather gruff individual, and although he loves his daughter, he is not inclined to engage in social reform. He permits Hanna to attend school as long as there isn't any trouble.It is interesting to watch how Hanna navigates her school setting. Linda Sue Park does an excellent job presenting Hanna's inner and outer conflict. It's amazing how effective a school setting can be in demonstrating the attitudes of a larger society and the prevalent beliefs of the time. The students represent both the flaws in the beliefs of the time, and the inherent willingness of human beings to improve and become more tolerant individuals. All readers will be able to relate to Hanna's insecurities, and this book will help them better understand the challenges people of minority groups face on a daily basis. Hanna learns to overcome her own fears and develop a sense of self-respect and personal dignity.Park is a very talented author and this book is appropriate for readers of all ages. The language is simple enough to be engaging, but contains complex themes that are thought provoking and highly relevant.
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