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    The China Coin By Allan Baillie A half of a broken coin is the only connection Leah and her mother Joan have with their lost family in China. They discover not only their extended family‚ but also their extensive family history. This ultimately gives them a sense of identity and belonging‚ which brings a positive change in both of them. At the beginning of the narrative it is clear Leah’s relationship with her mother Joan is tensed‚ since she refers to her as the ‘evil aunt’ and ‘Joan’. It is

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    or cultural identity will intensify their sense of belonging or not belonging. In the novel‚ the China Coin‚ by Allan Baillie‚ explores how personal and cultural identity of the protagonist‚ Leah Waters‚ could be changed from alienation of not belonging to acceptance of belonging by experiencing physical and inner journeys. In the beginning of the novel‚ Leah senses alienation and distanced toward China as she identify herself as an Australian instead of a Chinese. The monologue from Leah’s mind‚ ‘Couldn’t

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    China Coin Politics in Children’s Novels: The China Coin by Suzanne Wilson Novels for children which encompass notions about history‚ about culture‚ and about politics‚ have been around ever since a ’children’s literature’ was recognised as something distinct from books for adults. Indeed it is difficult to imagine something more political in its content and aspirations than Charles Kingsley’s The Water Babies. But what is interesting today in the light of books for children now being

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    "the China Coin"‚ "Through Australian eyes"‚ "The road not taken" and "The journey"‚ Journey is demonstrated when they take holidays or go on a trip to somewhere special and yet it also involves with self exploration and to broaden their perspectives as individual develops their experiences to grow‚ be challenged and to be inspired. In "The China Coin" written by Allan Baillie‚ the main characters Leah and Joan went on a journey to china in purpose to find out the mystery of the broken coin. As the

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    Leah’s Suitcase The last time she went on a trip like this she forget to bring some important things‚ so this time she won’t forget. This time she will be packing her dad’s Coin because the has sentimental values to her‚ this was what her dad always talked about before he died and also because this is what her dad was so found of. Some money about $50-100 Australia‚ (which is about 300-600 Yuan in Chinese). She would need this to help her get around‚ buy food and if she gets lost by any chance

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    Important information for students The following pages list information about all the written examinations for the 2014 HSC. Details about oral examinations for languages‚ performance examinations and submitted works have been distributed to schools‚ and are available on the Board’s website. Your personal examination timetable Your personal examination timetable is available for you via Students Online. Your personal timetable lists all your written examinations and states where you will

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    wider world. “The China Coin” by Allan Baillie portrays Leah and her mother‚ Joan‚ in a mission to finding half of a missing coin. On this mission‚ they accept their renewed identities and confront the challenges of the backdrop in Tiananmen Square. In the film “Billy Elliot” by Stephen Daldry‚ the main character experiences a transformation from an adolescent to extraordinary ballet dancer. Furthermore‚ Arthur Golden’s novel “Memoirs of a geisha” extends the concept

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    In "The China Coin" written by Allan Baillie‚ the main characters Leah and Joan went on a journey to china in purpose to find out the mystery of the broken coin. As the journey progresses‚ Leah learns to be independent to look after herself and help Li-Nan with some easy job when Joan was in the hospital. She gains understand of her cultural heritage. This is shown in her attitude toward the journey is changing from being uninterested to passionate and joyful. Leah gain new insight by learning to

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    China Coin Analysis

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    In China Coin‚ Leah’s trip to China with her mother leads to many unforeseen events and obstacles resulting in an understanding of her identity‚ a closer relationship with her mother and an opportunity to witness the Tiananmen Square student revolution. Through the introduction‚ the responders are informed of the purpose of their journey to China‚ which is to uncover the mystery of an ancient coin‚ thus fulfilling her father and grandfather’s last wish. Visiting Red Star Village results in many changes

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    Plot summary quote 1:Coin Leah and her mum Joan were on their way to China and they want find out the secret of a half on China Coin which lift by Leah’s father. Leah didn’t like the weather of Guangzhou‚ she felt not belong to China. China is not her home. She was not Chinese‚ not even ABC-Australia born Chinese. P10 No‚ she wasn’t going home. She was just ducking into a strange and probably hostile country to finish what Dad had started.p11 For Joan the coin was the key to a lost family

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