Li Lun, Lad of Courage
Li Lun, Lad of Courage is a children's novel by Carolyn Treffinger. Set on an island off the coast of China, it tells the story of a boy who tries to survive and grow rice on a barren mountain after being banished from his village.[1] The novel, illustrated by Kurt Wiese, was first published in 1947 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1948.[2]
References[]
- ^ The Newbery & Caldecott Awards: a Guide to the Medal and Honor Books by the Association for Library Service to Children, ALA Editions, 2009, page 65
- ^ "Newbery Medal and Honor Books, 1922-Present". American Library Association. Retrieved 2009-12-30.
External links[]
- Carolyn Treffinger at Library of Congress Authorities, with 5 catalog records
Categories:
- 1947 American novels
- American children's novels
- Newbery Honor-winning works
- Novels set in China
- 1947 children's books
- Novels set on islands
- Books illustrated by Kurt Wiese
- 1940s children's novel stubs