1989
Viking Penguin
ISBN:0-14-303809-5
Pages: 288
Genre: Drama
Interest Level: 9-12
Reading Level: 6
Subjects: Mother-daughter relationship, mothers, death, female friendship, Chinese American Women
Reader's Annotation: Chronicles the lives of four Chinese women, their 40 year friendship and how the death of one brings her daughter into the fold and a new understanding for each other.
Summary: Four Chinese American immigrant families start a club known as “the Joy Luck Club.” They get together and have a feast, tell stories and play a Chinese game called Mahjong. Each of the character shares about their struggles in their lives in separate chapters with lessons to teach. Some of the stories include mother and daughter stories.
Reviews and Awards: ALA Best Book For Young Adults, New York Times Book Review, Voice of Youth Advocates, Wilson's Fiction Catalog, Wilson's High School Catalog
Author Website: www.amytan.net
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