Awards and HonorsNew York Public Library 2016 50 Best Books for Teens, Fiction
2016–2017 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, Young Adult
YALSA 2017 Best Fiction for Young Adults
2017 Capitol Choices, Fourteen and Up
1906: Mercy Wong bargains her way out of Chinatown and into an exclusive girls’ school. But when an earthquake destroys San Francisco, distinctions of class and race yield to a struggle for survival. Author’s notes.
Topics Chinese Americans. Earthquakes. Survival. San Francisco earthquake and fire, California, 1906. Twentieth-century American history.
SRC Level 5.700000
SRC Points 22.000000
Lexile HL780L
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-05-23
JLG Release Date Jul 2016
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
History High
History - High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection features nonfiction and historical fiction titles that bring past events, eras, and influential figures to life through compelling storytelling. Selections span a mix of story-driven history and immersive historical fiction, offering engaging ways for teens to explore how the past shapes the present. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.