Thirteen-year-old Bing-wing Chan must conquer his fear of ghosts as his father’s gambling debts force him to dig for human bones in a graveyard and then to work as a houseboy in a haunted house. Set in Vancouver’s Chinatown The Bone Collector’s Son is a moving study of the struggle of Chinese immigrants and racism at the turn of the century.

Praise for The Bone Collector’s Son:

“A great read-aloud, either at home or in the classroom.”
— starred review, The Toronto Star

“The story also offers young readers a glimpse into the racism and tough conditions faced by Chinese immigrants at the turn of the century.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Yee skillfully contrasts the supernatural with brutal, racial prejudice and the haunted, unsettled yearning of immigrants longing for roots.” — Booklist

“This is a book that shows the imaginative power of fiction. It demonstrates that empathy across time and cultures is possible.” — The Georgia Straight

Awards:

Finalist for the BCLA stellar Award 2006

Resource Links – Best of 2004

Finalist for the City of Vancouver Book Award 2004