The Chinese Violin

By Madeleine Thien

Book Overview

When Lin Lin and her father immigrate to Canada from China, they bring with them one of their most treasured possessions - a traditional Chinese violin. From the beauty of their new country to the uneasiness of not fitting in, this violin sees them through all their experiences, good and bad. One day, however, a terrible misfortune occurs when the Chinese violin is broken.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552852059
• ISBN13: 9781552852057
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Whitecap Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 10.4"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2