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1938: An epic story of China told through the eyes of one family
Peach Blossom Spring
What you need to know before your trail
It is 1938 in China, and the Japanese are advancing. A young mother, Meilin, is forced to flee her burning city with her four-year-old son, Renshu, and embark on an epic journey across China. For comfort, they turn to their most treasured possession – a beautifully illustrated hand scroll. Its ancient fables offer solace and wisdom as they travel through their ravaged country, seeking refuge.
Years later, Renshu has settled in America as Henry Dao. His daughter is desperate to understand her heritage, but he refuses to talk about his childhood. How can he keep his family safe in this new land when the weight of his history threatens to drag them down?
Travel Guide
BookTrail the China of Peach Blossom Spring
Spanning continents and generations, Peach Blossom Spring is a bold and moving look at the history of modern China, told through the story of one family. It’s about the power of our past, the hope for a better future, and the search for a place to call home.
You get to witness and follow a Chinese family trying to flee and find safety as civil War ravishes their country. Over the water, there is a deadly conflict with Japan so their only option is to flee to America.
The journey of a scroll is also the story here as the family take it with them across the world. It contains stories and fables from home and their past as they make their own mark on the map of their future.
BookTrail Boarding Pass: Peach Blossom Spring
Destination/Location: China, Taiwan, New York City Author: Melissa Fu Departure: 1938
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