A few months ago, I read Only a Girl, a novel written by a new aspiring author. Despite having read several novels since, I still find myself reminiscing about the wonderfully rich characters in this novel. They are real to me; they are friends. I have recommended the novel to many others, but decided that since so many people are now reading my blog, I should introduce it to my public as well. Seriously though, it is a remarkable novel, and is worth the read. It is available through Amazon.
Tell us more! What is it about and what type of person might enjoy this novel? Is it appropriate for say a middle or high school aged child? Or how about a sports and technology loving male?
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ReplyDeleteOnly A Girl is a historical novel set in Indonesia between 1930-1952. In the story, three generations of Chinese women struggle for identity against the political back drop of the World Depression, WWII and the Indonesian Revolution.
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Amazon is currently out of stock but you can purchase a copy of Only A Girl from the Buy Book page on my website.
Thank you for your interest.
Greg, To answer your specific questions, Lian writes:
ReplyDeleteAt the last CATE conference I was told that Only A Girl is appropriate reading material for grades 10 and up.
If the sports and technology loving male also has an interest in world history and has women in his life, he'd most likely will enjoy Only A Girl. I have 3 positive male reviews on Amazon :-))
Thank you, Greg, for your interest, Thank you Sadiekeeper, for delivering the response I was unable to post earlier.
ReplyDeleteGreg, if you are in the SF Bay Area, I'm reading at the Foster City Library on Saturday, 6/19 from 2-3 p.m. You'll get the story from "the horse's mouth." :-))
Thanks for the background information. I will be sure to take a look as it sounds fascinating.
ReplyDeleteAHHHH you see, AFTER I posted on the bee entry, it dawned on me that I could check here....
ReplyDeleteLian: I am sorry to miss your reading as I will be in class that day. Good luck as I am sure it will go well!
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