The Examination (Sunburst Book) (1994)

by Malcolm Bosse

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Fifteen-year-old Hong and his older brother Chen face famine, flood, pirates, and jealous rivals on their journey through fifteenth century China as Chen pursues his calling as a scholar and Hong becomes involved with a secret society known as the White Lotus.

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Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee – Grades 6-8 – 1997)

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Best Fiction for Young Adults (Selection – 1995)

Library of Congress Children's Literature Center Children's Books (1995)

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Die Prüfung oder die abenteuerliche Reise der Brüder Chen und Hong

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The examination

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Lernen ohne Denken ist vergebliche Müh';
Denken ohne Lernen ist gefährlich.
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Eine Reise von tausend Meilen
beginnt mit einem Schritt.
Laotse

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For Mark Elliot AGAINST ALL ODDS

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Lao Hong was born under the sign of the Tiger, so he ought to be strong, if reckless; loyal, but hot-tempered; compassionate, though with little respect for authority.

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Fifteen-year-old Hong and his older brother Chen face famine, flood, pirates, and jealous rivals on their journey through fifteenth century China as Chen pursues his calling as a scholar and Hong becomes involved with a secret society known as the White Lotus.

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