Title
The Vine Basket - Paperback
by Josanne La Valley (Author)
"A haunting tale of artistic vision triumphing over adversity." --KirkusReviews
Things aren't looking good for fourteen-year-old Mehrigul. She yearns to be in school, but she's needed on the family farm. The longer she's out of school, the more likely it is that she'll be sent off to a Chinese factory . . . perhaps never to return. Her only hope is an American who buys one of her decorative baskets for a staggering sum and says she will return in three weeks for more. Mehrigul must brave storms, torn-up hands from working the fields, and her father's scorn to get the baskets done. The stakes are high, and time is passing . . . will Mehrigul's hard work be enough?
- A Story of Cultural Preservation: Set in the fascinating and rarely seen world of East Turkestan, this novel shines a light on the struggles and resilience of the Uyghur people against a repressive regime.
- Strong Female Protagonist: Fourteen-year-old Mehrigul must discover a deep well of courage to defy her father, save her future, and protect her family from crushing poverty.
- Triumph Over Adversity: With only three weeks to complete an impossible order, Mehrigul battles torn-up hands, her family's doubts, and the constant threat of being sent away forever.
- Historical Fiction for Young Readers: An inspiring and heartfelt middle grade novel perfect for readers who love stories about different cultures, social justice, and the power of a single dream.
Author Biography
The debut author Josanne La Valley traveled across the Taklamakan Desert to the Hotan region of China, where she spent time among the Uyghur people. She has her MFA in writing children's books from Vermont College, and currently lives in New York City.
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by Josanne La Valley (Author)
"A haunting tale of artistic vision triumphing over adversity." --KirkusReviews
Things aren't looking good for fourteen-year-old Mehrigul. She yearns to be in school, but she's needed on the family farm. The longer she's out of school, the more likely it is that she'll be sent off to a Chinese factory . . . perhaps never to return. Her only hope is an American who buys one of her decorative baskets for a staggering sum and says she will return in three weeks for more. Mehrigul must brave storms, torn-up hands from working the fields, and her father's scorn to get the baskets done. The stakes are high, and time is passing . . . will Mehrigul's hard work be enough?
- A Story of Cultural Preservation: Set in the fascinating and rarely seen world of East Turkestan, this novel shines a light on the struggles and resilience of the Uyghur people against a repressive regime.
- Strong Female Protagonist: Fourteen-year-old Mehrigul must discover a deep well of courage to defy her father, save her future, and protect her family from crushing poverty.
- Triumph Over Adversity: With only three weeks to complete an impossible order, Mehrigul battles torn-up hands, her family's doubts, and the constant threat of being sent away forever.
- Historical Fiction for Young Readers: An inspiring and heartfelt middle grade novel perfect for readers who love stories about different cultures, social justice, and the power of a single dream.
Author Biography
The debut author Josanne La Valley traveled across the Taklamakan Desert to the Hotan region of China, where she spent time among the Uyghur people. She has her MFA in writing children's books from Vermont College, and currently lives in New York City.
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