![]() ![]() Now she’s forced to wait with her classmates for their families in a temporary park encampment. On April 18, a historic earthquake rocks San Francisco, destroying Mercy’s home and school. Not to be undone by a bunch of spoiled heiresses, Mercy stands strong-until disaster strikes. Clare’s is off-limits to all but the wealthiest white girls, Mercy gains admittance through a mix of cunning and a little bribery, only to discover that getting in was the easiest part. ![]() Clare’s School for Girls is her best hope. Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literatureįifteen-year-old Mercy Wong is determined to break from the poverty of Chinatown, San Francisco in 1906, and an education at St. ![]() Winner of the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Young Adult From the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl comes an unforgettable story of determination set against a backdrop of devastating tragedy, perfect for fans of Code Name Verity. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |