Yep, Laurence 1948-
Overview
| Works: | 319 works in 1,057 publications in 4 languages and 78,168 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works History Historical fiction Diaries Fantasy fiction Basketball stories Diary fiction Made-for-TV movies Children's films |
| Roles: | Author, Creator, Bibliographic antecedent, Editor |
| Classifications: | PZ7.Y44, FIC |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Laurence Yep
- Author talk : conversations with Judy Blume [and others]( Book )
- The lost garden by Laurence Yep( Book )
- Presenting Laurence Yep by Dianne Johnson-Feelings( Book )
- Meet Laurence Yep by Alice B McGinty( Book )
- Children's literature review. excerpts from reviews, criticism, and commentary on books for children and young people by Tom Burns( )
- Something about the author( )
- Laurence Yep by Katherine Lawrence( Book )
- Laurence Yep by Hal Marcovitz( Book )
- Laurence Yep : Newbury award-winning author by Kristen Rajczak Nelson( Book )
- Contemporary authors( Visual )
- The star fisher by Laurence Yep( Book )
- Contemporary authors( Visual )
- Research and discovery : Edwidge Danticat, An Na, Laurence Yep, and more( Visual )
- Good conversation!( Visual )
- A talk with Laurence Yep( Visual )
- Between the lines by Tim Arnold( Book )
- The lost garden by Laurence Yep( Recording )
- Latitudes : resources to integrate language arts & social studies : Dragonwings by Laurence Yep : reproducibles and teacher guide by Laurence Yep( Book )
- An interview with Laurence Yep by Laurence Yep( Recording )
- Images of Chinese-Americans and images of child readers in three of Laurence Yep's fictions by Fiona Feng-Hsin Liu( )
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Most widely held works by
Laurence Yep
Dragonwings by
Laurence Yep(
Book
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60 editions published between 1975 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 4,259 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the early twentieth century a young Chinese boy joins his father in San Francisco and helps him realize his dream of making a flying machine
60 editions published between 1975 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 4,259 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the early twentieth century a young Chinese boy joins his father in San Francisco and helps him realize his dream of making a flying machine
The dragon's child : a story of Angel Island by
Laurence Yep(
Book
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10 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in English and held by 3,235 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1922, ten-year-old Gim Lew reluctantly leaves his village in China to accompany his father to America, but before they go he must prepare for a grueling test that he must pass--without stuttering--at California's Angel Island, where strict officials strive to keep out unwanted immigrants. Includes facts about immigration from China and the experiences of the author's family
10 editions published between 2007 and 2013 in English and held by 3,235 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1922, ten-year-old Gim Lew reluctantly leaves his village in China to accompany his father to America, but before they go he must prepare for a grueling test that he must pass--without stuttering--at California's Angel Island, where strict officials strive to keep out unwanted immigrants. Includes facts about immigration from China and the experiences of the author's family
Dragon's gate by
Laurence Yep(
Book
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32 editions published between 1993 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 2,923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When he accidentally kills a Manchu, a fifteen-year-old Chinese boy is sent to America to join his father, an uncle, and other Chinese working to build a tunnel for the transcontinental railroad through the Sierra Nevada mountains in 1867. Dragon's gate is third in the Golden mountain chronicles: 1867, and the second book is "Mountain light." The first book is The serpent's light. The fourth book is The traitor, and the last one is titled Dragonwings
32 editions published between 1993 and 2005 in 3 languages and held by 2,923 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When he accidentally kills a Manchu, a fifteen-year-old Chinese boy is sent to America to join his father, an uncle, and other Chinese working to build a tunnel for the transcontinental railroad through the Sierra Nevada mountains in 1867. Dragon's gate is third in the Golden mountain chronicles: 1867, and the second book is "Mountain light." The first book is The serpent's light. The fourth book is The traitor, and the last one is titled Dragonwings
Dragon road by
Laurence Yep(
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3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 2,434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1939, unable to find regular jobs because of the Great Depression, long-time friends Cal Chin and Barney Young tour the country as members of a Chinese American basketball team
3 editions published in 2008 in English and held by 2,434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1939, unable to find regular jobs because of the Great Depression, long-time friends Cal Chin and Barney Young tour the country as members of a Chinese American basketball team
Child of the owl by
Laurence Yep(
Book
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25 editions published between 1977 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,095 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A twelve-year-old girl who knows little about her Chinese heritage is sent to live with her grandmother in San Francisco's Chinatown
25 editions published between 1977 and 2007 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,095 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A twelve-year-old girl who knows little about her Chinese heritage is sent to live with her grandmother in San Francisco's Chinatown
The journal of Wong Ming-Chung : a Chinese miner by
Laurence Yep(
Book
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4 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 1,610 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young Chinese boy nicknamed Runt records his experiences in a journal as he travels from southern China to California in 1852 to join his uncle during the Gold Rush
4 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 1,610 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A young Chinese boy nicknamed Runt records his experiences in a journal as he travels from southern China to California in 1852 to join his uncle during the Gold Rush
Lady of Chʻiao Kuo : Warrior of the South by
Laurence Yep(
Book
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4 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 1,580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 531 A.D., a fifteen-year-old princess of the Hsien tribe in southern China keeps a diary which describes her role as liaison between her own people and the local Chinese colonists, in times of both peace and war
4 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 1,580 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 531 A.D., a fifteen-year-old princess of the Hsien tribe in southern China keeps a diary which describes her role as liaison between her own people and the local Chinese colonists, in times of both peace and war
The rainbow people by
Laurence Yep(
Book
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16 editions published between 1989 and 2004 in English and held by 1,568 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of twenty Chinese folk tales that were passed on by word of mouth for generations, as told by some oldtimers newly settled in the United States
16 editions published between 1989 and 2004 in English and held by 1,568 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of twenty Chinese folk tales that were passed on by word of mouth for generations, as told by some oldtimers newly settled in the United States
Dragon of the lost sea by
Laurence Yep(
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23 editions published between 1982 and 2003 in English and Japanese and held by 1,546 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shimmer, a renegade dragon princess, tries to redeem herself by capturing a witch with the help of a human boy
23 editions published between 1982 and 2003 in English and Japanese and held by 1,546 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shimmer, a renegade dragon princess, tries to redeem herself by capturing a witch with the help of a human boy
The star fisher by
Laurence Yep(
Book
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17 editions published between 1991 and 1999 in English and held by 1,537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fifteen-year-old Joan Lee and her family find the adjustment hard when they move from Ohio to West Virginia in the 1920s
17 editions published between 1991 and 1999 in English and held by 1,537 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fifteen-year-old Joan Lee and her family find the adjustment hard when they move from Ohio to West Virginia in the 1920s
Later, Gator by
Laurence Yep(
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17 editions published between 1994 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Teddy finds that his imagination has gotten him into trouble once more, when he buys his younger brother Bobby an alligator for his birthday
17 editions published between 1994 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 1,410 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Teddy finds that his imagination has gotten him into trouble once more, when he buys his younger brother Bobby an alligator for his birthday
A dragon's guide to the care and feeding of humans by
Laurence Yep(
Book
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15 editions published between 2015 and 2016 in English and held by 1,407 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Crusty dragon Miss Drake's new pet human, precocious ten-year-old Winnie, not only thinks Miss Drake is her pet, she accidentally brings to life her "sketchlings" of mysterious and fantastic creatures hidden in San Francisco, causing mayhem among its residents
15 editions published between 2015 and 2016 in English and held by 1,407 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Crusty dragon Miss Drake's new pet human, precocious ten-year-old Winnie, not only thinks Miss Drake is her pet, she accidentally brings to life her "sketchlings" of mysterious and fantastic creatures hidden in San Francisco, causing mayhem among its residents
Hiroshima : a novella by
Laurence Yep(
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17 editions published between 1995 and 2016 in English and held by 1,350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, particularly as it affects Sachi, who becomes one of the Hiroshima Maidens
17 editions published between 1995 and 2016 in English and held by 1,350 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Describes the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, particularly as it affects Sachi, who becomes one of the Hiroshima Maidens
Mia by
Laurence Yep(
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6 editions published between 2008 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mia has grown up playing ice hockey with her three older brothers and has the skills she needs to become a star hockey player. But she's tired of skating in her brothers' shadows and has decided to pursue her passion for figure skating instead. With the help of a new coach, Mia finds out whether she has what it takes to grow and compete as a figure skater
6 editions published between 2008 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mia has grown up playing ice hockey with her three older brothers and has the skills she needs to become a star hockey player. But she's tired of skating in her brothers' shadows and has decided to pursue her passion for figure skating instead. With the help of a new coach, Mia finds out whether she has what it takes to grow and compete as a figure skater
When the circus came to town by
Laurence Yep(
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10 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 1,170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Asian cook and a Chinese New Year celebration help a ten-year-old girl at a Montana stage coach station to regain her confidence after smallpox scars her face
10 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and held by 1,170 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An Asian cook and a Chinese New Year celebration help a ten-year-old girl at a Montana stage coach station to regain her confidence after smallpox scars her face
Dragon prince : a Chinese Beauty & the beast tale by
Laurence Yep(
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9 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in English and held by 1,122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poor farmer's youngest daughter agrees to marry a fierce dragon in order to save her father's life
9 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in English and held by 1,122 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A poor farmer's youngest daughter agrees to marry a fierce dragon in order to save her father's life
An American girl, Isabelle dances into the spotlight by
Melora Hardin(
Visual
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12 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 1,120 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nine-year-old Isabelle is an inspired dancer with a flair for fashion design. She's thrilled to be studying ballet at a prestigious performing arts school but her classmates are so talented, and she can't help feeling that she's always in the shadow of her 'perfect' older sister Jade. So when her idol, a famous ballerina, encourages her to audition for a professional ballet, Isabelle isn't sure she can land the role
12 editions published in 2014 in English and held by 1,120 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nine-year-old Isabelle is an inspired dancer with a flair for fashion design. She's thrilled to be studying ballet at a prestigious performing arts school but her classmates are so talented, and she can't help feeling that she's always in the shadow of her 'perfect' older sister Jade. So when her idol, a famous ballerina, encourages her to audition for a professional ballet, Isabelle isn't sure she can land the role
The earth dragon awakes : the San Francisco earthquake of 1906 by
Laurence Yep(
Book
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6 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 1,111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eight-year-old Henry and nine-year-old Chin love to read about heroes in popular "penny dreadful" novels, until they both witness real courage while trying to survive the 1906 San Francisco earthquake
6 editions published between 2006 and 2008 in English and held by 1,111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Eight-year-old Henry and nine-year-old Chin love to read about heroes in popular "penny dreadful" novels, until they both witness real courage while trying to survive the 1906 San Francisco earthquake
Isabelle by
Laurence Yep(
Book
)
7 editions published between 2014 and 2017 in English and held by 1,106 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Isabelle, who attends a performing arts school in Washington, D.C., with her older sister, Jade, has a passion for ballet dancing but lacks self-confidence
7 editions published between 2014 and 2017 in English and held by 1,106 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Isabelle, who attends a performing arts school in Washington, D.C., with her older sister, Jade, has a passion for ballet dancing but lacks self-confidence
The man who tricked a ghost by
Laurence Yep(
Book
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6 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 1,075 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sung, a brave man who is not afraid of ghosts, meets one on a dark road and tricks it into revealing its secret weakness
6 editions published in 1993 in English and held by 1,075 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sung, a brave man who is not afraid of ghosts, meets one on a dark road and tricks it into revealing its secret weakness
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Related Identities
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- Tseng, Jean Illustrator
- GrandPré, Mary Illustrator
- Wiesner, David Illustrator
- Wang, Suling 1970- Illustrator
- Seltzer, Isadore Illustrator
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Aeronautics Alligators Animals, Mythical Artists Atomic bomb Authors, American Ballet dancers Ballet dancing Birthdays Brothers Brothers and sisters California California--Angel Island California--San Francisco China Chinese Chinese Americans Coaches (Athletics) Diaries Dragons Earthquakes Families Fathers Fathers and sons Figure skating Folklore Friendship Frontier and pioneer life Girls Gold mines and mining Grandmothers Hockey stories Immigrants' writings, Chinese Japan--Hiroshima-shi Magic Montana Moving, Household Prejudices Railroads Railroad stories Self-confidence Self-esteem Shimmer, Princess (Fictitious character) Sisters Skating Stuttering Tales Uncles United States Yep, Laurence,
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Alternative Names
Laurence Yep Amerikaans schrijver
Laurence Yep auteur de littérature pour la jeunesse
Laurence Yep escriptor de literatura infantil estatunidenc
Laurence Yep escritor de literatura infantil estadounidense
Laurence Yep scríbhneoir Meiriceánach
Laurence Yep scrittore statunitense
Laurence Yep shkrimtar për fëmijë amerikan
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Yep, Laurence M. 1948-
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Yeppu, Rorensu 1948-
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لورنس يي كاتب أدب أطفال أمريكي
옙, 로렌스 1948-
イエップ, ローレンス
ヤップ, ローレンス
ローレンス・イェップ
叶祥添
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