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Discover a remarkable tale of courage and survival in *One Bright Moon*, Andrew Kwong’s moving memoir of escape from Mao’s China to a new life in Australia. This powerful narrative recounts Kwong’s childhood journey—from witnessing executions, enduring famine and persecution during the Great Leap Forward, to risking everything as a young boy braving the unknown for freedom and opportunity.
Rich in historical context and emotional honesty, the text invites readers into Kwong’s personal odyssey, exploring themes of resilience, identity and hope. His vivid recollections offer insights into survival, education, displacement, and the enduring human spirit. Lauded with the 2021 Michael Crouch Award for debut memoir, the book blends personal storytelling with social history—presenting a child’s voice in extraordinary circumstances. Familiar yet extraordinary in tone, it resonates not only as biography but as a deeply human coming‑of‑age story. Susan reviews describe it as unforgettable, and media praise emphasises its emotional precision and narrative strength. Teachers can use it to introduce historical inquiry, multicultural perspectives, and literary cartography of displacement. The result is both a riveting read and a catalyst for deeper classroom exploration of migration, resilience and compassion.
Educational Benefits:
- Provides historical insight into Mao’s China and the Great Leap Forward.
- Builds empathy through personal narrative of survival and migration.
- Models resilience and hope in the face of adversity.
- Encourages analytical thinking about socio-political contexts and identity.
Classroom Ideas:
- Analyse memoir structure: turning points, conflict, resolution.
- Research historical context and create visual timelines of events.
- Host reflective writing: “A journey I would undertake”.
- Discuss themes of displacement and belonging in a group seminar.
Information:
- Ages: 13+ years (secondary and above)
- Size: 153 × 235 mm; 430 pages; Paperback
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