About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a sudden, destabilizing change or is curious about how ancestors navigated historical hardships. Set against the backdrop of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, the story follows a young boy named Jin who must protect a family heirloom while the city crumbles around him. It is a powerful exploration of bravery, cultural identity, and the importance of family legacy during times of crisis. This historical mystery is ideal for middle-grade readers aged 8 to 12. It balances the high-stakes peril of a natural disaster with a grounded, emotional journey about a child finding his own strength. Parents will appreciate how it introduces the history of Chinatown and the Chinese-American experience with sensitivity, making it a perfect springboard for discussing resilience and how we carry our history with us even when we lose our physical belongings.
