Chu Ju's House by Gloria Whelan
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Book Summary Author: Gloria Whelan Edition: Paperback Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published) Published: 2005-11-01 ISBN: 0060507268 Number of pages: 240 Reading Level: Young Adult Publisher: HarperCollins |
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Book Reviews of the Chu Ju's House
Customer Review: A wonderful adventure
Summary: 4 Stars
In her previous novels, including ANGEL ON THE SQUARE and HOMELESS BIRD (winner of the 2000 National Book Award), Gloria Whelan brought to life specific times and places --- such as modern India and revolutionary Russia --- through the stories of individual young women. With CHU JU'S HOUSE, Whelan applies her same eye for detail to modern China, in the story of a young woman who must travel far away to find the self-respect she'll never gain at home.(...)As Chu Ju travels throughout rural China, readers will learn about many traditional Chinese occupations: fishing, silk making and rice farming. Because of its focus on rural life and traditional work, the novel sometimes seems to be set in the distant past. But occasional references to city life (including a harrowing journey to Shanghai) and recent events such as the Tiananmen Square tragedy remind readers that this novel is indeed set in modern times.
CHU JU'S HOUSE touches on political issues in modern China, and it would be an excellent jumping-off point for discussions about politics, culture and gender roles. It's also an entertaining adventure story. Although the book is short, it covers several years in Chu Ju's life. Readers will enjoy watching this headstrong, idealistic girl grow into a strong-willed, responsible young woman.
--- Reviewed by Norah Piehl