The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling
- 272 stránok
- 10 hodin čítania
A novel about growing up in a migrant Asian family with a mother who is suffering from mental illness from the highly commended author of Freedom Swimmer
Wai Chim Knihy
Wai Chim sa zameriava na skúmanie kultúrnych identít a histórie, pričom jej príbehy často prepletajú osobné skúsenosti s širšími spoločenskými témami. Prostredníctvom svojich diel sa ponára do zložitosti vzťahov a hľadania miesta vo svete. Jej štýl je známy svojou prístupnosťou a zároveň hĺbkou, čo čitateľom ponúka pútavý pohľad do tém, ktoré sú jej blízke. Prostredníctvom svojich literárnych počinov chce nadviazať spojenie s čitateľmi a podnietiť zamyslenie nad spoločnou ľudskosťou.
Shaozhen
- 208 stránok
- 8 hodin čítania
Set against the backdrop of a severe drought in a remote Henan village, the story follows Shaozhen, who dreams of escaping rural life for a factory job in the city. However, his summer break takes a drastic turn as he faces the reality of his village's struggles with failing crops. Confronted with the dire situation, Shaozhen must devise a plan to help his family and community survive. The narrative explores themes of responsibility, resilience, and the challenges of rural life in the face of environmental adversity.
Lin's excited about her first school sports day until she comes last. A relatable picture book about endurance and resilience from the award-winning author and Australian Survivorcontestant, Wai Chim.