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Gr 2–4—This true story presents the life of Joseph Pierce, a Chinese American who fought for the Union in the American Civil War. With a sympathetic voice, Wang (Watercress) outlines Pierce's origins in Canton (now known as Guangdong), enslavement in childhood, service in the Union Army, and experiences with prejudice and ill treatment. The author's exhaustive research is evident on every page (and in the thorough time line and bibliography), and her use of speculative detail to fill gaps in the historical record makes for a riveting biography. Of note is the book's inclusion of newspaper headlines from Pierce's era that express racist and anti-Chinese sent...Log In or Sign Up to Read More