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
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