The Straw House

by Cao Wenxuan

Set in China's Jiangnan area in the early 1960s, The Straw House centers around ordinary village life and follows a young boy named Sang Sang. Within the seemingly simplistic life of everyday China emerge several interwoven, deeply moving stories that bid farewell to the innocence of childhood, and embrace--albeit reluctantly--the responsibilities of adolesence. First published in 1997, The Straw House has been called a landmark work in the history of Chinese children's literature.

Recommended for ages 12 and up

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1592650546
• ISBN13: 9781592650545
• Release Date: April 2006
• Publisher: Shanghai Book Traders
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.6" x 9.4"