The House of Sixty Fathers

by Carrie S on 2011-12-13
by Nicholas S, Age 10, 12-13-2011 The House Of Sixty Fathers is a book about a boy named Tien Pao who loses his family when the Japanese attack China. Some of my favorite parts are when Tien Pao saves the American Lt. and when he meets all the American Air Force pilots. This book was written by Meindert Dejong.

by Julie N on 2011-12-01
Oh my heavens this book was wonderful!!!!! We just now finished it. I can't wait to read it again with my 3 younger children someday! Bawling like a baby I am!

by Julie H on 2011-04-19
by Caleb J. Heide on 4-18-11 The House of Sixty Fathers is a thrilling story about courage and determination. Tien Pao, a young Chinese boy is lost and has to navigate strange mountains to avoid Japanese soldiers, as he struggles to get back to his parents. He meets people who help him, such as Chinese guerrillas, American soldiers and friendly Chinese citizens. One of the best examles of Tien Pao's determination is when he is lost in the deserted mountains. He is alone except for his pig, but he continues on, suffering from hunger and fatigue. However, he doesn't give up hope that someday he will find his parents.

by Christa G on 2010-12-16
The House of Sixty Fathers, written by Meindent Dejong is written to show us to never give up. They were in the airplane looking for Tien Pao's parents when the Airman wanted to go back to camp because he was sure they wouldn't find Tien Pao's parents. But Tien Pao refused several times. This demonstration shows Tien Pao was not willing to give up. He also showed determination when he was suffering from lack of food and in danger of Japanese soldiers while climbing mountains full of sharp rocks. He fought through the dangers mentally and physically and overcame them. That is what you call determination! If I would have the chance to find my parents in this situation...I would try my hardest just like Tien Pao. Tyler Granger, 5th Grade

by MELINDA B on 2010-09-02
Oh, my stinkin’ goodness. Oh, my stinkin’ goodness. Has there every been a story that makes me want to hug and child and a bunch of army men? This book made it to my top 13 Sonlight book list (from Cores 3-7, that's all we've done so far). Amazing book. Do not miss it.

by DONNA D on 2010-08-18
This story was full of adventure and suspense, which had my daughter begging for more chapters to be read. We did not want it to end!

by ANNEMARIE W on 2010-02-15
We totally loved this book! It started out a little slow, well, there was action, but it took us a while to get interested. However, once we we interested, we finished it before we were scheduled to (and that is saying a lot because I am a box checker!). My son has told me this is his favorite book that we have read in Core 5. By the end, I think that I was reading so loud, due to being so excited, I was almost yelling!

by ROBIN H on 2010-01-15
The House of Sixty Fathers, written by Meindert DeJong, tells us to do what our hearts tell us. Just like when none of the airmen thought that Tien Pao would find his family, or when he decided not to desert the airman but help him. In World War 2 China, Tien Pao and his pet pig, "Glory of the Republic", are swept away in a boat. As he tries to make his way back to his family, he is dogged by Japanese soldiers. It seems that he won't find his family after all. It is an exciting book that I've enjoyed this school year.

by CORRINE E on 2009-12-21
We enjoyed this one. Filled with lots of action and suspense. My husband even enjoyed it and wanted me to continue reading at the end of the chapter!

by SHANNON S on 2009-12-09
Tells the story of Tien Pao, a young boy accidentally separated from his parents in war-torn China as they flee from the invading Japanese. The development of his relationship with the airman is very touching, and the ending of the book is all that it should be. (I remember thinking that if this book didn't have a happy ending, I was going to be distressed at having read so much misery to my children! As it was, they were hopping up and down in excitement and celebrated with a group cuddle on top of me when I finished the book.)