Bitter Dumplings
Bitter Dumplings by Jeanne M. Lee is a first edition picture book published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux in 2002. This 32-page work presents a narrative centered around three unlikely friends: an orphaned girl, a slave escaping from an emperor’s ship, and a hunchbacked old woman known for her dumplings. Set in a historical Chinese village by the sea, the story unfolds as their paths intersect, leading to transformative experiences rooted in compassion.
Readers will find a richly illustrated tale that explores themes of friendship and resilience amidst hardship. The characters’ journeys highlight the impact of kindness and the unexpected connections that can arise in difficult circumstances. With its unique setting and engaging storyline, Bitter Dumplings offers a thoughtful exploration of human relationships and the strength found in community.
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A tasty, original story
This striking picture book ends with a new beginning for three people who never expected to be friends – an orphaned girl cast out by her siblings, a slave escaping from a mighty emperor’s ship, and a hunchbacked old woman known for the bitter-melon and shrimp dumplings she brings to market each day – and for living in a haunted house at the edge of the marshes. As their hardship-filled paths cross, each of their lives begins to change for the better, in a moving affirmation of the power of compassion.
Set long ago in a Chinese village by the sea, Jeanne M. Lee’s meticulously illustrated story has an extraordinary flavor all its own.
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