Liu Jo Wei: A Chinese Boy on the Goldfields

By Yvonne Horsfield

LIU JO WEI IS A TRUE TALE

based upon the experiences of a young,

motherless Chinese boy who arrived with his father at the goldfields of

Little Bendigo, Ballarat in 1901.

He looked very different, spoke no English, wore strange clothes

and had a weird hairstyle.

Coming to live in a very strange, foreign land far from his home village in

China meant life for Liu Jo became very difficult...

This is his story

*Age recommended 8 to 12 years old

"A fascinating historical account of a young boy's difficulty and hardship. Showcases triumph over adversity with a happy ending for all..."

Peter, Indie Book reviewer

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1922851418
• ISBN13: 9781922851413
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Yvonne Horsfield
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7