A Chinese family living in Vancouver during the Depression is caught up in the traditional immigrant struggle for acceptance. Choy tells this unforgettable story from the perspectives of three siblings, Liang, and her brothers, Jung and Sekky. Enthralled by North American culture, the youngsters are equally captivated by the tales of their often strict Grandmama, Poh-Poh, and each battles to find a balance between the old ways and the new.
The Jade Peony, Wayson Choy, $20.