by Fai, Pai Kit,
[ 02. English Fiction ] Published by : St. Martin's Griffin, (New York :) Physical details: 471, [13] p. ; 21 cm. Subject(s): Women Year : 2009
Item type :
02. English Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westisle Composite High School | F FAI | Available |
Includes "Reading Group Gold" section (p. [2-13], and reading group guide (p. [12-13]).
Li-Xia, the daughter of a young concubine to an old silk farmer in rural China, escapes her destiny of becoming a concubine by outwitting her father's orders to bind her feet and running away with an English sea captain, and takes her first steps towards fulfilling her mother's dream of becoming a scholar.