Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze

Summary

Set in early twentieth century Chongqing, this novel follows Young Fu, a country boy apprenticed to a coppersmith as he learns his trade and navigates life in a busy river city. Lewis draws on her years as a missionary teacher in China to depict a society in transition, full of everyday work, friendship, and hard lessons. The book offers young readers a grounded portrait of Chinese urban life during a period of upheaval.