The House of Sixty Fathers
by Meindert DeJong
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I first read this book as a preteen; my older sister lent it to me for a long car ride, and I remember getting so caught up in the story that I was actually upset when the ride was over. Over a decade later, it still ranks among my favourite books.
What makes it great is the ease with which the reader starts to identify with Tien Pao. In no time, you feel as if you yourself are struggling alongside him. Will he starve? Get caught? Will he ever find his family? The spell that the author weaves m...more
What makes it great is the ease with which the reader starts to identify with Tien Pao. In no time, you feel as if you yourself are struggling alongside him. Will he starve? Get caught? Will he ever find his family? The spell that the author weaves m...more
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Read in January, 1967
I haven't read this since I was in the fifth grade, but I remember it as an edge of your seat adventure. This kid was stuck behind enemy lines during the Japanese invasion of China, separated from his family somehow. Loved this book!! Still remember some of the details and vivid imagery 40 years later, unlike most books I read at that age. I don't think anything quite affected me as much, except maybe A Wrinkle In Time-- my second favorite of all time children's book.
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Read in July, 2006
recommends it for:
youth and adults
This is a youth book about a young boy living in China during the Japanese invasion. He has many adventures trying to get back to his parents. A pig is his best friend through it all.
I loved this book because it taught that anyone with hope can survive through all the bad times and that we aren't alone in the world because there are many out there to help us on our way.
I loved this book because it taught that anyone with hope can survive through all the bad times and that we aren't alone in the world because there are many out there to help us on our way.
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Read in January, 1971
This is my favorite childhood book. I can't explain why, seeing as how I had zero interest in war stories as a ten-year old girl. But Meindert DeJong painted this story masterfully. I still remember feeling anxious for Tien Pao when he lost his family; still remember tasting chocolate with him for the first time, still remember what my heart felt as the last scene unfolded.
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Read in June, 2008
This is one of our most gripping read-alouds we've read (and re-read), about a little Chinese boy lost during war time and hiding from the Japanese. It's probably one of the most graphic children's books we've read (it describes starving children eating mud and grass) but the story is beautifully told, with a happy ending, and we love this author.
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Read in November, 2007
I was surprised that this was a Newbery Honor book and very hard to find! I read it for book group and really enjoyed it.
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Read in April, 2007
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Becky Belnap
War can be very traumatic for children, but there are adult saviors that can make such a difference.
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recommends it for:
All children, esp. boys
A wonderful children's book! The bravery of the Chinese boy during World War II is very inspiring.
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Good story, but I just didn't get "sucked in." The writing style wasn't my favorite.
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I read this book as an adult. Some parts are heartbreaking.
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Read in October, 2007
recommends it for:
6th grade and up
Umm...it's a pretty good story. Not too big a fan though.
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