Summary
Sang Ly struggles to survive by picking through garbage in Cambodia's largest municipal dump. Under threat of eviction by an embittered old drunk who is charged with collecting rents from the poor of Stung Meanchey, Sang Ly embarks on a desperate journey to save her ailing son from a life of ignoran... Full description
Summary: |
Sang Ly struggles to survive by picking through garbage in Cambodia's largest municipal dump. Under threat of eviction by an embittered old drunk who is charged with collecting rents from the poor of Stung Meanchey, Sang Ly embarks on a desperate journey to save her ailing son from a life of ignorance and poverty. " |
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Item Description: |
"Inspired by a true story."--Jacket. |
Physical Description: |
271 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm |
Audience: |
Ages 10 and up. Grades 4-6. |
ISBN: |
9781609077051 1609077059 |
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