King for a Day

By: Rukhsana Khan

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Synopsis: Basant is here, with feasts and parties to celebrate the arrival of spring. But what Malik is looking forward to most is doing battle from his rooftop with Falcon, the special kite he has built for speed. Today is Maliks chance to be the best kite fighter, the king of Basant. In two fierce battles, Malik takes down the kites flown by the bully next door. Then Malik moves on, guiding Falcon into leaps, swirls, and dives, slashing strings and plucking kites from the sky. By the end of the day, Malik has a big pile of captured kites. He is the king! But then the bully reappears, trying to take a kite from a girl in the alley below. With a sudden act of kingly generosity, Malik finds the perfect way to help the girl. This lively, contemporary story introduces readers to a centuries-old festival and the traditional sport of kite fighting, and to a spirited, determined young boy who masters the sport while finding his own way to face and overcome lifes challenges.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 32 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781643790565
Publisher:: Lee & Low Books
Date of Addition:: 05/26/21
Copyrighted By:: Rukhsana Khan
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Sports, Disability-Related, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:: First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade, Fifth grade
Reading Age:: 5–5
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.

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