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The Jade Necklace

by Paul Yee

illustrated by Grace Lin
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Description

The story begins in China at the turn of the 20th century and follows the life of a servant girl who longs to bring her mother and brother to join her in the New World. The exquisite and highly authentic illustrations were meticulously researched by Grace Lin.

Themes: multicultural, folktale, Chinese heritage

Awards

  • Finalist for the Mr. Christie's Book Award 2002

Reviews

“Grace Lin's illustrations range from expressive portraits that poignantly capture the characters' melancholy and tumultuous emotions to action-packed scenes that evoke the dangerous beauty of the sea in Van Gogh-like swirls of textured brushstrokes.” Quill and Quire

Author Biography

Paul Yee is one of Canada's finest writers for children. He was raised in Vancouver and now lives in Toronto. He won the Governor General's Literary Award for Children's Literature for Ghost Train.

Illustrator Biography

Grace Lin was born in China and now lives in Boston. She is has written and illustrated many acclaimed children's books.