💫 Wild World Heroes Summer Reading Challenge - Starts 3rd July 2021 - suitable for children aged between 3-12, just pop along to register for free (you can also register for a Iibrary card at the same time, if you don't already have one ) choose x6 books and once they've been read, return the books and collect for your challenge reward! For further information please see the link: https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk
Pao by Kerry Young
I was just a boy when I come to Jamaica.
Kingston, 1938. Fourteen-year-old Yang Pao steps off the ship from China with his mother and brother, after his father has died fighting for the revolution. They are to live with Zhang, the 'godfather' of Chinatown, who mesmerises Pao with stories of glorious Chinese socialism on one hand, and the reality of his protection business on the other.
When Pao takes over the family's affairs he becomes a powerful man. He sets his sights on marrying well, but when Gloria Campbell, a black prostitute, comes to him for help he is drawn to her beauty and strength. They begin a relationship that continues even after Pao marries Fay Wong, the 'acceptable' but headstrong daughter of a wealthy Chinese merchant.
As the political violence escalates in the 1960s the lines between Pao's socialist ideals and private ambitions become blurred. Jamaica is transforming, the tides of change are rising, and the one-time boss of Chinatown finds himself cast adrift. Richly imagined and utterly captivating, Pao is a dazzling tale of race, class and colour, love and ambition, and a country at a historical crossroads.
Event Properties
| Event Date | 14/08/2019 7:15 pm |
| Event End Date | 14/08/2019 8:15 pm |
| Capacity | Unlimited |
| Individual Price | Free |
| Location | Rothley Community Library |