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The Buddha's Diamonds
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3.1 out of 5
Based on 60 Ratings and 26 Reviews

Book Description
After a storm engulfs his village, a Vietnamese boy has glimmers of a new calling in this spare middle-grade novel written with authenticity and grace.

Every day, Tinh heads out to sea with his father to catch fish for their family and the market. While he sometimes misses flying kites with other children on the beach, Tinh is proud to work alongside Ba. Then a fierce storm strikes, ... More
Book Information
PublisherCandlewick Press
BindingHardcover (5 editions)
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages112
ISBN-100763633801
ISBN-13978-0763633806
Publication Date02/12/2008
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About Carolyn Marsden (Author) : I write multicultural middle grade fiction for Candlewick and Viking. Although I’m white, my protagonists are Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican, Native American, Chinese, Italian,and even from Rhodesia, now... more
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About Thay Phap Niem (Author) : Thay Phap Niem is a published author of children's books. A published credit of Thay Phap Niem is The Buddha's Diamonds.
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