Book details view book information and add to the bookshelf. The journal of wong ming chung this book is about a young miner, named wong ming chung, but everyone calls him runt. The true treasure for ming chung, though, is america itself. My name is raymond wong and i stopped being chinese at the age of five. Chung ming wong obituary south pasadena, california. Are you still mining this theme in wong mingchungs journal. The journal of wong mingchunglaurence yepcreated by long beach district helps his uncle persevere during discouraging times. Runt makes a journey to america even though he was not his uncles first option. Wong ming chung, or runt as he is known by his family, lives in a china where there is much poverty and suffering. Run run shaw creative media centre, hong kong 12 dec 2015.
Newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong mingchung is now in paperback with a stunning repackaging in 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong makes the dangerous trip to america to live with his uncle, exchanging the famine and war of his native country for brutal bullies and grueling labor. The journal of wong mingchung by laura mcanally on prezi. The journal of wong ming chung laurence yepcreated by long beach district helps his uncle persevere during discouraging times. The contents of this booklet are based on interviews with the. Discover book depositorys huge selection of james wong books online. My name is america journal of wong ming chung a chinese miner california 1852 by laurence yep available in hardcover on. When hes in cali, uncle sends for runts brother, blessing.
Desdemona dreams of princeton but could use some help with her calculus. Chou wenchung was a member of the american academy of arts and letters and in 2001, he was named officier des ordre des arts et des lettres by the french ministry of culture. I like this book because it is adventurous, sad, and about america during the gold rush. It is 1852, and 10yearold wong mingchung, or bright intelligenceor runt, as he is most commonly calledhas arrived at the gold mines of california after a.
His uncle travels to the golden mountain, witch is what they call me california. This story is written from the perspective of wong mingchung, a young chinese boy who traveled to america to join his uncle during the california gold rush, and his diary entries describe the daytoday trials and tribulations they face as chinese immigrants attempting to. David ahlstrom management andrew chan marketing francis chan medici ne and therapeutics chan hung kan chinese language gregory cheng medicine and therapeutics gordon cheung management. His illustrious list of novels includes the jounral of wong ming chung, a chinese miner. Aug 01, 2018 runt makes a journey to america even though he was not his uncles first option. It gives a lot insight into chinese immigrants in the mid 19th century in san francisco during the gold rush. You can enhance chung ming wongs memory by upgrading chung mings public record with words and pictures, signing chung mings memory book, recording an audio memory or lighting a candle. Wong mingchung, or runt as he is known by his family, lives in a china where there is much poverty and suffering.
Newbery honor author laurence yep brings his fine writing talents and pride in his chinese heritage to his first my name is america book, the. He is a founding member and vice chairman of the asia pacific association of technology and society. Her brother upton wants to be a world of warcraft champion but needs more free time to train. In this novel, 11yearold wong mingchung, better known as runt starts keeping a journal in october 1851, when his uncle stone leaves their village in china for the golden mountain, the gold fields of america. A book in the my name is america series a novel by laurence yep newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong mingchung is now in paperback with a stunning repackaging. When i was wong ming chung s age, i was small and bookwormish too. Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america by yep, laurence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Laurence yep is the acclaimed author of more than sixty books for young people and a winner of the laura ingalls wilder award. Though small, runt hes not called wong mingchung in the book is smart and a survivor. To help put the right book in each readers hands, consider the following comprehensive text complexity analyses within your instructional plans. The journal of wong mingchung our class will read the journal of wong mingchung, a piece of historical fiction that dramatizes the life of two chinese immigrants who travel to california during the gold rush. Chung ming was a resident of south pasadena, california. In the midst of the lawless, often hostile environment, he is able to forge an international community of friends. Their cleverness and ingenuity helped them to achieve their dreams and remain safe in the process.
Newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong mingchung is now in paperback with a stunning repackaging. Jessica chung wong, a daughter of chi and john wong of fremont, calif. I would recommend this book to people who like historical fiction and suspense. The true treasure for mingchung, though, is america itself. Dr lennon chang is a senior lecturer in criminology at monash university. The journal of wong minchung is a very engaging historical fiction book.
Choose from 32 different sets of wong ming chung flashcards on quizlet. Are you still mining this theme in wong ming chung s journal. Apr 01, 2000 laurence yep is the acclaimed author of more than sixty books for young people and a winner of the laura ingalls wilder award. The journal of wong mingchung discussion guide scholastic.
A chinese miner, california, 1852 is a great book about a chinese miner who was sent to america to earn money for his family in china. Newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong ming chung is now in paperback with a stunning repackaging. Staking a claim the journal of wong mingching is about a chinese kid going to america to help his uncle. The journal to wong mingchungtakes place in the mountains and riversides of california. Media in category wong nai chung public library the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total.
Young wong mingchung is a reluctant voyager from china to california in 1852 where he joins his uncle stone during the california gold rush. In 2018, the xinghai conservatory of music in guangzhou opened the chou wen chung music research center to carry on the composers legacy and initiate projects in support. This study guide includes a list of spelling, vocabulary words and dictation sentences, vocabulary and comprehension activities, an interview with the author, higher order thinking skills revised blooms taxonomy extensions. The journal of wong mingchung by laurence yep fictiondb. Newbery honor author laurence yeps incredible journal of wong ming chung is now in paperback with a stunning repackaging in 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong makes the dangerous trip to america to live with his uncle, exchanging the famine and war of his native country for brutal bullies and grueling labor in america, wong joins his uncle and countless. The journal of wong mingchung is historical fiction written from the perspective of wong mingchung, a young chinese boy who traveled to america to join his uncle during the california gold rush. In 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong makes the dangerous trip to america to live with his uncle, exchanging the famine and war of his native country for brutal bullies and grueling labor in america, wong joins his. Wong attended high school in tainan and earned a bachelors degree in journalism from chinese culture university. Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese. Staking a claim, the journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america yep, laurence published by scholastic paperbacks 20. Developed in collaboration with young cantonese opera actors and musicians in hong kong, this is the first pagetostage exploration in mings ongoing research into the realms of cantonese opera and science fiction. His illustrious list of novels includes the jounral of wong mingchung, a chinese miner.
Because of this runts uncle decides that he is going to seek his fortune in the golden mountain in america. In 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong makes the dangerous trip to america to live with his uncle, exchanging the famine and war of his native country for brutal bullies and grueling labor in america, wong joins his uncle and countless. This historical fiction book will inform students not only about how gold mountain changed the chinese immigrants, but how california was changed by them as well. This story is written from the perspective of wong mingchung. Like many prospectors, they hope to strike it rich so that they can send money home to their families. Staking a claim, the journal of wong ming chung, a chinese miner, california, 1852 my name is america by yep, laurence and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The boy makes a lot of friend of different personalities and comes out from the experience totally different. An interview with laurence yep about the journal of wong ming. Hk happy valley shing woo road wong nai chung municipal services building 1. The book drop service of the hong kong public libraries including service at mtr central, kowloon tong and nam cheong stations and the selfservice library stations located at island east sports centre sittingout area, the hong kong cultural centre and tsuen nam road, tai wai will resume on the same day.
The journal of wong mingchung, a chinese miner by laurence. All my friends in both chinatown and my own neighborhood were into athletics more than books, and my own family was a family of athletes. Wong mingchung is about a boy who joins his uncle,a dreamer with bad luck to find gold. This story is written from the perspective of wong mingchung, a young chinese boy who traveled to america to join his uncle during the california gold rush, and his diary entries describe the daytoday trials and tribulations they face as chinese immigrants attempting to strike it rich in a foreign land. Chou wen chung was a member of the american academy of arts and letters and in 2001, he was named officier des ordre des arts et des lettres by the french ministry of culture.
Uncle is the head of the family, so what he says goes. Hes also literate and the reader gets to discover his exciting story in his diary. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong mingchung makes the dangerous trip to america to join his uncle on his hunt for a fortune. A chinese miner my name is america laurence yep on. They care about issues related to gender, labor, race, and incarceration. In america he faces challenges like bullies who want chinese out of america. When i was wong mingchungs age, i was small and bookwormish too. Name is america series the journal of wong mingchung. He has struggles and regrets but ends up making good money in the end. Whether its a window box of homegrown saffron, your very own kiwi vine or a mini green tea plantation on your patio, tv botanist and bestselling author james wong proves that growing your own can be so much more exciting than spuds, sprouts and swede. The journal of wong mingchung my name is america by. His family have very little, beaten down by poor harvests and wars. My name is america series the journal of wong mingchung.
Because of this runts uncle decides that he is going to seek. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Hong kong public libraries wong nai chung public library. Newbery honor author laurence yep brings his fine writing talents and pride in his chinese heritage to his first my name is america book, the journal of wong mingchung.
In 1852, during the height of the california gold rush, tenyearold wong ming chung makes the dangerous trip to america to join his uncle on his hunt for a fortune. His diary entries describe the daytoday trials and tribulations they face as chinese immigrants attempting to strike it rich in a foreign land. The journal of wong ming chung by laurence yep abebooks. Engage your students during remote learning with video readalouds. His other books include dragonwings, dragons gate, shadow lord, child of the owl, the earth dragon awakes. Mobs of robbers keep taking the gold,forcing the company to build levees instead. Each guide features an introduction for the discussion leader, a summary of the book, questions designed to encourage conversation, a number of student activities related to the book and its period, and an interview with the book s author. Jul 06, 2008 jessica chung wong, a daughter of chi and john wong of fremont, calif. Enjoy a more complete and personal my name is america experience with your class or at home, with our book by book discussion guides. In this novel, 11yearold wong ming chung, better known as runt starts keeping a journal in october 1851, when his uncle stone leaves their village in china for the golden mountain, the gold fields of america. Dr chang researches crime and governance of cyberspace.
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