Liu Jo Wei: A Chinese Boy on the Goldfields

by Yvonne Horsfield, Garth Horsfield (Illustrator)

Overview

LIU JO WEI IS A TRUE TALE

based upon the experiences of a young,

motherless Chinese boy who arrived with his father at the goldfields of

Little Bendigo, Ballarat in 1901.

He looked very different, spoke no English, wore strange clothes

and had a weird hairstyle.

Coming to live in a very strange, foreign land far from his home village in

China meant life for Liu Jo became very difficult...

This is his story!

*Age recommended 8 to 12 years old

"A fascinating historical account of a young boy's difficulty and hardship. Showcases triumph over adversity with a happy ending for all..."

Peter, Indie Book reviewer

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781922851413
Publisher:	Playtime Books
Publication date:	11/20/2023
Pages:	44
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.11(d)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Yvonne is a retired school teacher with specialised experience working at Sovereign Hill and the Art Gallery of Ballarat as an Education Officer over the past 22 years.She has recently completed a Ph.D. to research her Chinese connections with the Tong Way family, covering four generations of their life in Ballarat.The story is about her uncle Joe who came here from China as a child and it tells of his many difficulties settling into his new life and provides young readers with understanding and insights into the struggle for acceptance when faced with being so different.

Garth has primarily been a figure painter for most of his creative life, though he also enjoys illustrating and producing whimsical sketches, such as for his mother's series of children's books.Recently completing a Bachelor of Visual Art after a long hiatus, now he paints and draws in his home studio in Ballarat and wishes to focus mainly on art, music and related fields of creativity.

Editorial Reviews

"A fascinating historical account of a young boy's difficulty and hardship. Showcases triumph over adversity with a happy ending for all..." Peter, Indie Book reviewer

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