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One girl too many . . . When a girl is born to Chu Ju's family, it is quickly determined that the baby must be sent away. After all, the law states that a family may have only two children, and tradition dictates that every family should have a boy. To make room for one, this girl will... read more

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  • Chu Ju: The protagonist of the story - she runs away from home in hopes that her newly born sister won't be sent away in favor for a boy.
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It was the fifth day of the fourth moon, Tomb Sweeping Day, which some call the Day of Pure Brightness.

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  1. Gloria Whelan (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: HarperTrophy
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Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 0060507268
Page Count: 240

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