Dragon’s Gate
Overview & Summary
Fourteen-year-old Otter travels from China to America to join his father and uncle working on the perilous, brutally exploitative construction of the transcontinental railroad through the Sierra Nevada mountains, where Chinese laborers face deadly conditions, avalanches, and racist violence. Laurence Yep's Newbery Honor novel dramatizes the historically underrepresented contributions and suffering of Chinese immigrant railroad workers.
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
