The ground shakes, tossing you from bed as plates shatter and portraits tumble from the walls. In 1906, a massive earthquake strikes San Francisco, forcing a young Chinese American girl and her family to flee their home in Chinatown. As buildings collapse and fires begin to rage across the city, they must pack what they can carry and journey toward the safety of Golden Gate Park. You will join their tense, uncertain walk alongside hundreds of other refugees seeking shelter. Based on true family history, this story captures the sudden chaos of a natural disaster and the resilience needed to survive it. Experience the courage of one family as they navigate the terrifying aftermath of a historic event and find hope amid the ruins.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
32 Pages
Twelve-year-old Sun has crossed the ocean from his village in China, dreaming of arriving in America, the place known as Gold Mountain. But his journey is far from over. Because of the Chinese Exclusion Act, new arrivals are detained at Angel Island. To leave the island and join his father in San Francisco, Sun must pass a grueling oral exam. He studies maps and memorizes facts about his ancestors, but as the long weeks pass in the crowded detention center, the details begin to blur in his mind. Will he remember his direction or be turned away? Follow Sun as he faces the terrifying possibility of being sent back across the sea. This powerful story explores a challenging chapter of history and the deep determination of immigrants fighting for a new life.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
40 Pages
