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Kuala Lampur, Malaysia: Berita Publishing, 1979. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Eighteenth reprint, 2012. Large black and white illustrations on each page with simple text similar to manuscript writing. Approximately 130 unpaginated pages. Told in 1st person, the narrator depicts his early life in diary-like form in Kampung - the world's largest tin mining area in the Kinta Valley of Perak in Malaysia. The illustrations carry this tale. Humorous and detailed. The text is simple. This narrative would appeal to both children, ages 10 +, and to adults. Lat loves his simple life, but leaves it to secure a better education. His father's dancing with the young women, his father views on stealing , the family's culture and values, and more are revealed in this captivating tale.
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- Title The Kampung Boy
- Author Latham, Jean Lee
- Binding Paperback
- Edition Reprint
- Language ENG
- Publisher Berita Pub, Kuala Lumpur
- Date 1998
- ISBN 9789679694109
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- 9789679694109 / 9679694100
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