"Little Sky-High; Or, The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang" by Hezekiah Butterworth is a heartwarming children's story about cultural exchange and unexpected friendship. The tale follows Sky-High, a young boy from China, as he navigates life in America with the Van Buren Family. Once a kitchen helper, Sky-High becomes a beloved figure as he shares tales and traditions from his homeland, enriching the lives of Lucy, Charles, and those around him. Overcoming the initial challenges and prejudices from neighborhood kids, his kindness and stories weave a tapestry of understanding. The twist of Sky-High being the son of a mandarin further strengthens the bond between him and his friends, setting the stage for exciting adventures together and reinforcing the profound impact of acceptance and celebrating differences.

Little Sky-High; Or, The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang
By Hezekiah Butterworth
A young boy journeys from China to America, where friendship blossoms, revealing hidden nobility and adventures across cultures.
Summary
About the AuthorHezekiah Butterworth was an American author and poet.
Hezekiah Butterworth was an American author and poet.
More Like This
Explore books similar to the one you're viewing

The Chinese Boy and Girl
By Isaac Taylor Headland

The Blue Dragon: A Tale of Recent Adventure in China
By Kirk Munroe

Peeps Into China; Or, The Missionary's Children
By E. C. (Edith Caroline) Phillips

Sunny Boy and His Playmates
By Ramy Allison White

Little Homespun
By Ruth Ogden

Our Little Siamese Cousin
By Mary Hazelton Blanchard Wade
More by This Author
Discover other books written by the same author

Little Sky-High; Or, The Surprising Doings of Washee-Washee-Wang
By Hezekiah Butterworth

The Story of Magellan and The Discovery of the Philippines
By Hezekiah Butterworth

Zigzag Journeys in Europe: Vacation Rambles in Historic Lands
By Hezekiah Butterworth

True to His Home: A Tale of the Boyhood of Franklin
By Hezekiah Butterworth

Zigzag Journeys in Northern Lands; The Rhine to the Arctic; A Summer Trip of the Zigzag Club Through Holland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden
By Hezekiah Butterworth

In The Boyhood of Lincoln A Tale of the Tunker Schoolmaster and the Times of Black Hawk
By Hezekiah Butterworth
Related by Category
Discover books in the same genre or category

The Unpublishable Memoirs
By A. S. W. (Abraham Simon Wolf) Rosenbach

Hearts of Three
By Jack London

The white Indian boy : $b The story of Uncle Nick among the Shoshones
By Elijah Nicholas Wilson

The Triumph of Hilary Blachland
By Bertram Mitford

The Galloping Ghost A Mystery Story for Boys
By Roy J. (Roy Judson) Snell

Sea Scouts Abroad: Further Adventures of the "Olivette"
By Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
Account Required
You need an account to complete this action.