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Paula Beck

The Happiness of Kati by Jane Vejjajiva - 0 views

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10-12yrs Thailand rural_city relationships

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  • Paula Beck on 10 Sep 13
     
    Thailand - rural/city contrast in this touching story of a 9 year old girl who has lived with her grandparents for 5 years and discovers that her mother has a terminal illness and would like to see her.
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Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah - 3 views

http://www.penguin.co.nz/files/Teachers%20Note/Chinese%20Cinderella,%20Adeline%20Yen%20Mah%209780141304878.pdf

autobiography year 8 chinese cinderella

started by Paula Beck on 08 Sep 13 2 follow-ups, last by Paula Beck on 07 Oct 13
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Gabrielle Wang » A GHOST IN MY SUITCASE - 0 views

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wang Chinese 9-13yrs

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    Chinese/Australian author. A blend of Chinese and western culture with a touch of fantasy. 9-13 years.
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Gabrielle Wang » THE WISHBIRD - 0 views

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wang Chinese 8-10yrs

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    Chinese/Australian author. Blend of Chinese and western culture with a touch of fantasy. 8-10 years.
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Mao's Last Dancer by Li Cunxin - 0 views

Autobiographical story of famous Chinese dancer now living in Australia as a stockbroker and public speaker. There are several versions of the book. The original is great for senior students, howev...

autobiography dance years10-12 film

started by Paula Beck on 08 Sep 13 no follow-up yet
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When the Hip Chicks Went to War by Pamela Rushby - 0 views

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14-18yrs Vietnam war

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    Young 16 year old girls join entertainment troupe to Vietnam during the war. One of the girls has a brother in Vietnam serving as a soldier and she wants to find him. This is also her journey about finding her brother.
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Chook Chook by Wai Chim - 0 views

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5-10yrs Chinese primary-years

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  • Paula Beck on 10 Sep 13
     
    a series of books set against the backdrop of China.
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A Single Shard - 1 views

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12th-century Korea orphan 11-14yrs

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    Set in a 12th century Korean potters village it is the story of 12 year old orphan, Tree-ear, who sees a master potter creating beautiful pots and dreams of making his own. His difficult and dangerous journey changes his life forever.
  • Paula Beck on 10 Sep 13
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The Keeper by Roseanne Hawke - 0 views

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vietnamese-character 10-12yrs

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    A young boy lives alone with his grandmother in South Australia. Sticking up for his Vietnamese best friend and fighting battles with his best friend get him in trouble with the school principal. He advertises in the local newspaper for a father. 10-12 years.
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The Red Tree - YouTube - 0 views

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viewing picture-book illustrated Shaun-Tan secondary-years

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  • Paula Beck on 31 Oct 13
     
    Beautiful picture book by Shaun Tan with a powerful storyline about social isolation. Suitable for secondary students. Has been recreated as a stage play by Barking Gecko Theatre Company (appropriate for young adults).
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