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The Lotus Seed
The Lotus Seed
Author: Sherry Garland
School Library Journal — Grade 2-5-- A nameless Vietnamese narrator tells of her grandmother who, as a girl, accidentally sees the last emperor cry on the day of his abdication. She surreptitiously enters the palace gardens and takes a lotus seed as a remembrance of that day and her ruler. She keeps the seed with her through vicissitudes of war, ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780152014834
ISBN-10: 0152014837
Publication Date: 2/15/1997
Pages: 32
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
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4.3 stars, based on 5 ratings
Publisher: Voyager Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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rebeccam avatar reviewed The Lotus Seed on
This is a wonderful book to introduce young children to the Vietnamese Culture. The book introduces the topics of heritage and family traditions that get passed down to the next generation. The illustrations are exceptional. The story isn't too long and keeps a young child's attention.
rebeccam avatar reviewed The Lotus Seed on
This is a wonderful book to introduce young children to the Vietnamese Culture. The book introduces the topics of heritage and family traditions that get passed down to the next generation. The illustrations are exceptional. The story isn't too long and keeps a young child's attention.


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