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title: "Paper Son: Lee's Journey to America (Tales of Young Americans)"
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# Culturally rich narrative Beautifully illustrated Historical fiction gem Paper Son: Lee's Journey to America (Tales of Young Americans)

**Price:** 26579CFA
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## Summary

> 📖 Unlock a powerful story that bridges history and heart—don’t miss out on this cultural treasure!

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- **What is this?** Paper Son: Lee's Journey to America (Tales of Young Americans)
- **How much does it cost?** 26579CFA with free shipping
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## Key Features

- • **Visually Captivating:** Features lyrical writing paired with stunning illustrations that bring history to life.
- • **Engaging for All Ages:** Loved by young readers and adults alike, perfect for family reading and classrooms.
- • **Highly Rated & Trusted:** Boasts a strong 4.4-star rating with heartfelt reviews praising its emotional depth.
- • **Dive into Untold History:** Explore the impactful era of the Chinese Exclusion Act through a compelling story.
- • **A Must-Have Cultural Resource:** Essential for understanding Asian American heritage and social justice themes.

## Overview

Paper Son: Lee's Journey to America is a beautifully illustrated historical fiction book that sheds light on the Chinese Exclusion Act era. Written for young readers but resonating across generations, it offers a lyrical and educational narrative that highlights resilience and cultural identity. Highly rated and widely recommended, this used copy in good condition is a valuable addition to any collection focused on American history and Asian American experiences.

## Description

Paper Son: Lee's Journey to America (Tales of Young Americans) [James, Helen Foster, Loh, Virginia Shin-Mui, Ong, Wilson] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Paper Son: Lee's Journey to America (Tales of Young Americans)

Review: A lovely and historically important story - A shameful period of American History not often talked about is the Chinese Exclusion Act where an entire group of people was singled out by national policy to ostracize. Being resourceful, the Chinese found ways around the injustice. This book presents one of the ways in beautifully illustrated and lyrically written historical fiction. It makes for a good classroom resource and a must-read for everyone whether they are of Chinese heritage or not.
Review: Ordering a second copy as we lent the first one ... - Ordering a second copy as we lent the first one and never got it back. I could not believe the then four and five year old would understand or embrace this story but I was wrong. Now five and six they ask for it to be read again and again so I'm now purchasing for them.

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #321,166 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #302 in Children's 1900s American Historical Fiction #320 in Children's Asian & Asian American Books #671 in Children's Fiction on Social Situations |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 37 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lovely and historically important story
*by T***N on September 10, 2018*

A shameful period of American History not often talked about is the Chinese Exclusion Act where an entire group of people was singled out by national policy to ostracize. Being resourceful, the Chinese found ways around the injustice. This book presents one of the ways in beautifully illustrated and lyrically written historical fiction. It makes for a good classroom resource and a must-read for everyone whether they are of Chinese heritage or not.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ordering a second copy as we lent the first one ...
*by J***E on September 9, 2014*

Ordering a second copy as we lent the first one and never got it back. I could not believe the then four and five year old would understand or embrace this story but I was wrong. Now five and six they ask for it to be read again and again so I'm now purchasing for them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic novel written by my professor here in San Diego
*by S***R on November 5, 2015*

Fantastic novel written by my professor here in San Diego. Beautifully written story about Angel Island. I am a teacher and it is the perfect book to accompany any 4th grade curriculum related to California. We even skyped with the author after reading it!

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*Last updated: 2026-09-14*