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First Apple
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 20 Ratings and 4 Reviews

Book Description
"Ying's approach to life reminds me of a Chinese Ramona."--Children's Literature

Ying knows the perfect birthday present for her grandmother--a shiny, crunchy red apple. But they live in Hong Kong, where apples are "rich people's fruit". Ying has the perfect plan to earn the money--if she can keep out of the school bully's way.
Book Information
PublisherPuffin Books
BindingPaperback (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages112
ISBN-100140378235
ISBN-13978-0140378238
Publication Date01/01/1996
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About Ching Yeung Russell (Author) : Ching Yeung Russell grew up in mainland China and Hong Kong. She began writing letters for her relatives at the age of eight and was inspired to become a writer by her desire to eat more dan lai (milk... more
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About Christopher Zhong-Yuan Zhang (Author) : Christopher Zhong-Yuan Zhang is a published illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Christopher Zhong-Yuan Zhang include First Apple, Water Ghost, Lichee Tree, Child Bride, M... more
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