Shaozhen has no intention of staying in his remote Henan village and becoming another poor farmer: he'll finish school, and then, hopefully, work in a factory in one of the major cities, just like his father. But when Shaozhen returns home for the summer holidays, imagining days filled with nothing but playing basketball with his friends, he's in for a shock. The worst drought in over sixty years threatens the crops that the entire village relies on for income. As the water situation becomes dire, Shaozhen realises he must come up with a plan. But will it be enough to save his family and friends and secure the future of his village?
By:
Wai Chim Edited by:
Lyn White Imprint: Allen & Unwin Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 128mm,
Weight: 192g ISBN:9781760113797 ISBN 10: 1760113794 Series:THROUGH MY EYES - NATURAL DISASTER ZONES Publication Date:26 July 2017 Recommended Age: From 11 to 14 years Audience:
Children/juvenile
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English as a second language
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Long-listed for CBCA Book of the Year 2018 (Australia)