Li Lun, Lad of Courage (A Newbery Honor book)
A Newbery Honor book, Li Lun, Lad of Courage is a touching survival story about resilience and hard work.
After Li Lun is unable to overcome his fear of the sea and fails to learn how to fish, he is br…
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