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