The Lace Dowry by Andrea Cheng
Twelve-year-old Juli wants neither a dowry nor the dancing lessons that her mother has long planned for her. Studious and smart, Juli dreams of a career, not of marriage. But her mother insists, and together they make regular trips to the countryside to check on the progress of the large lace tablecloth commissioned for her dowry. Soon Julie makes friends with the lace maker's daughter, Roza, an unschooled girl her own age who is already saddled with adult responsibilities. When progression the tablecloth slows because of unexpected difficulties in Roza's family, Juli finds herself defying her mother in order to help her new friend. Through this painful episode, Juli and her mother grow to better understand themselves, each other, and how the past has shaped them.Andrea Cheng is the author of various children's novels, including the critically acclaimed Anna Wang middle-grade series, which critics describe as soft, accessible, and just perfect. Her books will continue to inspire readers even after she passed away in 2015. Andrea Cheng's website is andreacheng.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781932425208 |
| ISBN 10 | 1932425209 |
| Title | The Lace Dowry |
| Author | Andrea Cheng |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Astra Publishing House |
| Year published | 2005-04-21 |
| Number of pages | 115 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Charlie May Simon Children's Book Award 2007 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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