Grandpa’S Lucky Stone The 1895 Yiwei War In Jiadong

Editor/Author: Hakka Cultural Development Center, Hakka Affairs Council
Publication Date: December 2021
Grandpa’s Lucky Stone takes place during the Battle of Qiedongjiao (茄苳腳) in Left Dui, one of the key engagements fought by Liugdui during the Yiwei War of 1895. Through the eyes of Amei, a young girl, and her mysterious lucky stone, the story transcends time and space, transporting readers back to the battlegrounds of old Jiadong(佳冬), where Hakka villagers stood shoulder to shoulder in defense of their homeland.
Beyond capturing the tense atmosphere of war, the story conveys the solidarity and courage of the Hakka people—men, women, and children alike—who fought together to protect their community. The book’s extended reading section also provides historical background on the Yiwei War and the Battle of Qiedongjiao, helping readers gain deeper insight into this significant episode in modern Taiwanese and Hakka history.