The Journal of Wong Ming Chung by Laurence Yep
Reviewer: Kollin Grunberg #13
Have you ever dreamt of being rich, pockets bulging with gold nuggets? Wong Ming Chung and his dad have tried their luck in the American gold fields, but their trip from China was marred by failure and problems with greedy Americans. Wong was a Chinese gold miner living in 1852 America, so this story would be especially appeasing to fourth graders studying the Gold Rush. The author, Laurence Yep, continued his writing extravagance with this realistic fiction after completing other stories like Dragon’s Gate and Dragonwings.
This tale had its share of both strong and weak points. Laurence Yep stressed the importance of family throughout the reading, and this theme connected well with the plot. However, one weak aspect is that some family relationships were confusing. I liked how Wong’s troubles were clearly articulated. His troubles on the sea voyage were vividly described and I knew exactly what was happening. Also, Wong’s feelings were expressed in depth and I liked being able to know his emotions. This book is a great read for anyone wanting a good story with a pinch of adventure!
Laurence Yep has conjured up a winner, no doubt about it. Coupled with a good moral, the novel’s theme is dynamic. Everyone should read this novel to grasp the horridness of discrimination. I found this journal to be wonderful and I hope you read it and understand why!
Reviewer: Kollin Grunberg #13
Have you ever dreamt of being rich, pockets bulging with gold nuggets? Wong Ming Chung and his dad have tried their luck in the American gold fields, but their trip from China was marred by failure and problems with greedy Americans. Wong was a Chinese gold miner living in 1852 America, so this story would be especially appeasing to fourth graders studying the Gold Rush. The author, Laurence Yep, continued his writing extravagance with this realistic fiction after completing other stories like Dragon’s Gate and Dragonwings.
This tale had its share of both strong and weak points. Laurence Yep stressed the importance of family throughout the reading, and this theme connected well with the plot. However, one weak aspect is that some family relationships were confusing. I liked how Wong’s troubles were clearly articulated. His troubles on the sea voyage were vividly described and I knew exactly what was happening. Also, Wong’s feelings were expressed in depth and I liked being able to know his emotions. This book is a great read for anyone wanting a good story with a pinch of adventure!
Laurence Yep has conjured up a winner, no doubt about it. Coupled with a good moral, the novel’s theme is dynamic. Everyone should read this novel to grasp the horridness of discrimination. I found this journal to be wonderful and I hope you read it and understand why!
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