Precious gold, precious jade
by Sharon E. Heisel
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
In a small Oregon mining town, Angelena and Leeana form a unique bond despite coming from very different worlds. As Leeana adjusts to life after moving from China, the girls face challenges from those who resist change and harbor prejudice. Together, they navigate a community filled with tension and danger, discovering the strength of friendship in difficult times.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFriendshipPrejudicesGold mines and miningRacism
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
Racism Murder Prejudices Violence
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0823414329
- Pages
- 186
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 41,515
Genres
Chinese
Subjects
Prejudices -- Fiction.Gold mines and mining -- Fiction.Chinese -- United States.Racism -- Fiction.Murder -- Fiction.