Cover of China's son

China's son

by Chen, Da

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Growing up in 1960s China, Da Chen faced harsh challenges as the grandson of a landlord during a time when his family was shunned by society. Despite being cast aside, he navigated a turbulent world shaped by political upheaval and personal hardship to forge a path toward hope and success. His journey reveals resilience amid the chaos of the Cultural Revolution.

Representation & Themes

Coming of AgeFamilyHistoricalSocial JusticePersonal Narrative

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Divorce & Family Change Fear & Anxiety Political Conflict
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0385729294
Pages
213
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Published
2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
58,457

Subjects

Chen, Da, -- 1962- -- Juvenile literatureChina -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureChina -- History -- Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976 -- Personal narratives -- Juvenile literatureBiographyHistoryJuvenile literaturePersonal narratives

People

Da Chen (1962-)

Places

China