Books Like Li Lun, Lad of Courage
Families who loved Li Lun, Lad of Courage by Carolyn Treffinger often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Li Lun, Lad of Courage by Carolyn Treffinger often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels like a failure because they do not fit the mold of what their peers or family expect. Li Lun, Lad of Courage is a poignant story about a young boy in a Chinese fishing village who is terrified of the sea. Instead of forcing him to conform to the village tradition of fishing, his father tasks him with a seemingly impossible solo mission: to grow rice on a barren mountain peak. This Newbery Honor book explores the quiet strength found in different types of bravery. It is ideal for children ages 8 to 12 who are navigating self-doubt or social pressure. You might choose this book to help a child understand that courage is not always about being the loudest or the strongest, but often about the persistent dedication to a personal goal despite isolation and ridicule.
