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The Examination - by Malcolm Bosse (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Examination - by Malcolm Bosse (Paperback)

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  • Fifteen-year-old Hong and his older brother Chen face famine, flood, pirates, and jealous rivals on their journey through fifteenth century China as Chen pursues his calling as a scholar and Hong becomes involved with a secret society known as the White Lotus.
  • 296 Pages
  • Young Adult Fiction, Historical

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Fifteen-year-old Hong and his older brother Chen face famine, flood, pirates, and jealous rivals on their journey through fifteenth century China as Chen pursues his calling as a scholar and Hong becomes involved with a secret society known as the White Lotus.



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Fifteen-year-old Hong and his older brother Chen face famine, flood, pirates, and jealous rivals on their journey through fifteenth century China as Chen pursues his calling as a scholar and Hong becomes involved with a secret society known as the White Lotus.



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"When Hong, brave and cunning, determines to take his intellectually brilliant if impractical older brother, Chen, to the provincial capital for the scholars' examination, the two boys find themselves caught up in the tapestry of landscape and events of sixteenth century China...This is tremendous adventure." --Starred, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 14-18 Years
Number of Pages: 296
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Historical
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Theme: Asia
Format: Paperback
Author: Malcolm Bosse
Language: English
Street Date: October 29, 1996
TCIN: 90807952
UPC: 9780374422233
Item Number (DPCI): 247-40-8698
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What secret society is mentioned in the book?

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Q: Who are the main characters in the book?

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  • A: The main characters are fifteen-year-old Hong and his older brother, Chen.

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Q: In which historical period is the story set?

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  • A: The story is set in the fifteenth century during significant events in China.

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Q: What is the central theme of the book?

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  • A: The central theme revolves around family, adventure, and the pursuit of knowledge.

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