Henry and the Kite Dragon
Everyone knows that kids from Chinatown don't go to the park when the kids from Little Italy are there. They're rough, they're big, and they don't like Chinese kids. That's okay-Henry doesn't like them, either. But what Henry does like are kites. He loves them. Even more, he loves to help his friend Grandfather Chin make them, and fly them over Chinatown and the park. But when Tony Guglione and his friends from Little Italy keep throwing rocks and destroying their beautiful creations, Henry and his friends decide enough is enough In this touching story based on true 1920's events, two rival groups of children representing two different cultures come face to face, and when they do, they find they share much more than just the same sky.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0399237275
ISBN13:9780399237270
Release Date:June 2004
Publisher:Philomel Books
Length:40 Pages
Weight:1.10 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.9" x 11.3"
Age Range:6 to 9 years
Grade Range:Grades 1 to 4
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
A Wonderful Book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
Henry and his best friend Thelma Fung live in Chinatown, New York and help a kind old man make kites. However, Tony Guglioni and his gang of friends of Little Italy, who don't like Chinese people, keep destroying their kites with rocks. Finally, Henry has had enough. He gathers his friends and meets Tony's gang head-on. But there may be more than one reason they are throwing rocks... With a realistic, non-violent ending and gorgeous paintings, this book is a amazing, unique read. Review by Sarah
lucybgucy
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This is a really good children's book. The story is interesting and enlightening and the illustrations are beautiful. Both parents and children will enjoy this book.
Beautiful!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
The illustrations in this book are beautiful--sweeping, lush paintings that are contemporary and classic at the same time. A nice break from all the "cartoony" books for children out there. A nice message, too.
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