Pam Chun books

Pam Chun is an author who writes fiction and non-fiction set in Hawaii, drawing on the islands' multicultural history and her own Chinese-Hawaiian heritage.

Non-Fiction

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The Seagull’s Gardener: My Father’s Last Odyssey 2012 Buy

Standalone Novels

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The Money Dragon 2002 Buy
When Strange Gods Call 2011 Buy
The Perfect Tea Thief 2014 Buy

Pam Chun writes fiction rooted in the Chinese-Hawaiian experience. The Money Dragon (2002) follows a Chinese immigrant woman’s life in Hawaii, tracing her story through decades of cultural change on the islands. When Strange Gods Call (2011) continues exploring the clash between traditional Chinese values and modern Hawaiian life, while The Perfect Tea Thief (2014) blends historical fiction with the story of tea trade and cultural exchange.

Her non-fiction work, The Seagull’s Gardener: My Father’s Last Odyssey (2012), is a personal memoir about her father’s final years. Chun’s books are closely tied to place, and Hawaii’s multicultural history forms the foundation of everything she writes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Pam Chun written?

Pam Chun has written four books across two series.

What was Pam Chun's first book?

Pam Chun’s first book is The Money Dragon, published in 2002.

What is the setting of Pam Chun's novels?

Pam Chun’s novels are set in Hawaii and draw on the history of Chinese immigrants to the islands. Her stories explore the cultural tensions and family dynamics that shaped Hawaiian society across generations.

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