An Ocean Apart, a World Away

An Ocean Apart, a World Away, Lensey Namioka, published by Delacorte Press, a Random House Children's Book imprint (2002), Advanced Review Copy, ISBN 0385730020 197 pages, about 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 x 1/2 in. -- Oversized paperback book in acceptable, some wear present on covers, edges/corners, spine is tight, pages have slight staining at edges, some corner folds ..While most 16-year-old girls are planning their weddings, Xueyan, - Yanyan, has no interest at all in marriage. She is fascinated by medicine...in 1921.. Yanyan is determined to become a doctor. Yanyan's feelings about marriage change when she meets Liang Baoshu. Outstanding scholar- martial arts student, Baoshu is passionate & dangerous. Determined to rid China of the foreigners who occupy it- restore power to the Manchu dynasty. Yanyan realizes - being with Baoshu would also mean sacrificing - dream of becoming a doctor, she faces-most difficult decision of her life. Choice leads to America— Yanyan is the foreigner.--- LAX Vespa, Los Angeles - maybe this will do it!-At least you know what you're getting into--Media Mail USPS-you get the copy pictured - carefully Drop kick-packed to protect it - in - transit. 7 Days Coast to Coast, faster if closer -- 1 pound -- An Ocean Apart PB 6673 Non Fic WB2 Rm out