The dragon's child a story of Angel Island - Yep, Laurence 1948- (HarperCollins, 2008)
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.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-132)