"McCunn tells eloquently the story of a real person... Legends about Pie-Biter's exploits and his business acumen keep the reader engrossed in his life, particularly in his career after the work on the railroad ended. Paintings by the gifted artist Tang illustrate the book handsomely."
Publisher's Weekly
"McCunn tells eloquently the story of a real person... Legends about Pie-Biter's exploits and his business acumen keep the reader engrossed in his life, particularly in his career after the work on the railroad ended. Paintings by the gifted artist Tang illustrate the book handsomely."
"There are children's books whose significance sometimes transcends mere dismissal as a kid's book. This is one of them."
-The Fresno BeeRuthanne Lum McCunn is an Eurasian of Chinese and Scottish descent, born in San Francisco’s Chinatown. A former school teacher and librarian, McCunn is the author of several books about the experiences of Chinese in America. She lives in San Francisco with her husband.
Youshan Tang grew up in Shanghai, China, and graduated from the Central Academy of Fine Arts and Peking University with degrees in Chinese art and literature. Since 1980, Tang has made his home in San Francisco where the cultural diversity inspires his work. He is also the illustrator of Abadeha: The Philippine Cinderella and Anklet for a Princess: A Cinderella Story from India.
Shen’s Books is a publisher of multicultural children’s literature that emphasizes cultural diversity and tolerance, with a focus on introducing children to the cultures of Asia.
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