Flying the Dragon

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Synopsis

Flying the Dragon tells the story of two cousins in alternating chapters.

American-born Skye is a good student and a star soccer player who never really gives any thought to the fact that her father is Japanese.

Her cousin, Hiroshi, lives in Japan, and never really gives a thought to his uncle's family living in the U.S.

Their lives are thrown together when Hiroshi's family, with his grandfather (who is also his best friend), have to move to the U.S. suddenly.

Skye resents that she is now "not Japanese enough," and yet the friends she's known forever abruptly realize she is "other."

Hiroshi has a hard time adjusting to life in a new culture, and resents Skye's intrusions on his time with Grandfather.

Through all of this is woven Hiroshi's expertise, and Skye's growing interest in, kite making and competitive kite flying, culminating in a contest at the annual Washington Cherry Blossom Festival.

Copyright:
2012

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
233 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781607345299
Related ISBNs:
9781580894357
Publisher:
Charlesbridge
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Natalie Dias Lorenzi
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Parenting and Family, Textbooks
Grade Levels:
Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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