Spilled Water

This compelling novel follows the story of Lu Si-yan, an eleven-year-old girl in China whose life is drastically changed when she is sold into domestic service following her mother's hardship. Through a powerful first-person narrative, the book vividly depicts her journey of resilience over nearly two years before she reunites with her family. With heartfelt storytelling and vivid descriptions of her environment, the novel offers a gripping and emotionally resonant read.