In "Gold Mountain" by Cindy Kay, the story unfolds in the backdrop of the Chinese immigrant experience during the Gold Rush era. The protagonist, a young girl named Jin, navigates the challenges of her new life in America, seeking hope and a brighter future for her family. As she faces prejudice, economic hardship, and cultural dislocation, Jin's resilience and determination shine through. The narrative explores themes of identity, belonging, and the pursuit of dreams, highlighting the sacrifices and strength of those who dared to chase the promise of a better life in a land filled with both opportunity and adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2022 by Recorded Books, Inc. .