Li Lun, Lad of Courage is a children's novel by Carolyn Treffinger. Set on an island off the coast of China, it tells the story of a boy who tries to survive and grow rice on a barren mountain after being banished from his village. The novel, illustrated by Kurt Wiese, was first published in 1947 and was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1948. References External links 1947 American novels American children's novels Newbery Honor-winning works Novels set in China 1947 children's books Novels set on islands Books illustrated by Kurt Wiese