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Staking a Claim, the Journal of Wong Ming-Chung, a Chinese Miner, California, 1852 (My Name Is America)

by Laurence Yep

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A young Chinese boy nicknamed Runt records his experiences in a journal as he travels from southern China to California in 1852 to join his uncle during the Gold Rush.
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Again, I feel like this book was just okay. The story line was fine, the writing was fine, it just didn't hold my attention as much as I would have liked. I'm glad I read it as I learned a lot, but I probably won't read it again. 3 out of 5 stars. ( )
  Beammey | Dec 21, 2023 |
Again, I feel like this book was just okay. The story line was fine, the writing was fine, it just didn't hold my attention as much as I would have liked. I'm glad I read it as I learned a lot, but I probably won't read it again. 3 out of 5 stars. ( )
  Beammey | Jan 2, 2016 |
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