The Bone Collector’s Son

_{by Paul Yee and Illustrated by Shaoli Wang}

In Vancouver of 1907, 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.

Reviews

”Earnest, courageous Bing makes an appealing protagonist, and the story, with its quick dialogue and precise allusions to region and culture ...is always engaging. Vancouver's Chinatown, 1907, is portrayed vividly. A good read-aloud, either at home or in the classroom.” — Deirdre Baker, The Toronto Star, March 28, 2004

“As well as a being an always-engaging, fast-paced work of fiction, Yee's novel provides considerable insight into the vilification of and rampant prejudice against the Chinese in Vancouver at that time. ” — The Globe and Mail

“One of the last scenes recreates the 1907 anti-Asian race riot in Vancouver’s Chinatown. This is history that needs telling more often, and since it’s done here with skill and some balance, this book makes a good start.”— The Quill and Quire

Author Biography

Paul Yee was born in Saskatchewan and grew up in Vancouver’s Chinatown. A recipient of the Governor General′s Award, he has authored numerous historical works and children’s books about the Chinese in North America. Among his titles for children are The Ghost Train, The Jade Necklace and The Bone Collector’s Son. He currently lives in Toronto, where he writes full time.

Illustrator Biography

Cover by George Juhasz