The Iron Moonhunter
Written and Illustrated by Kathleen Chang
"The Iron Moonhunter is based on an old legend that still circulates in Chinese America: that the Chinese American railroaders built a railroad of their own while they were building the Central Pacific Railroad. Perhaps it's a fairy tale our grandparents concocted so we would think of the bitter past with wonder and pride; perhaps it's an explanation of abandoned railroad tracks in the Sierras that seem to lead nowhere; and perhaps it's true."
—Kathleen Chang
Children's Book Press / Imprenta de Libros Infantiles
1461 Ninth Avenue San Francisco, California 94122
We are a new nonprofit publishing house specializing in the stories, legends, and folklore of the many peoples who now live in North America. Other books in this current series feature stories from the Vietnamese, Pilipino, Black, and Native American communities. We have previously published a series of bilingual books presenting the legends of ten different Spanish-speaking cultures. comments and suggestions are welcome. Please send for our free information sheet and order form.
Library of Congress catalog card number: 77-73783
Age Range: 5-11
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