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The Kite Fighters

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Publisher Comments:

In a riveting narrative set in fifteenth-century Korea, two brothers discover a shared passion for kites. Kee-sup can craft a kite unequaled in strength and beauty, but his younger brother, Young-sup, can fly a kite as if he controlled the wind itself. Their combined skills attract the notice of Korea's young king, who chooses Young-sup to fly the royal kite in the New Year kite-flying competition--an honor that is also an awesome responsibility. Although tradition decrees, and the boys' father insists, that the older brother represent the family, both brothers know that this time the family's honor is best left in Young-sup's hands. This touching and suspenseful story, filled with the authentic detail and flavor of traditional Korean kite fighting, brings a remarkable setting vividly to life. AUTHOR'S NOTE.

Synopsis:

In Korea in 1473, eleven-year-old Young-sup overcomes his rivalry with his older brother Kee-sup, who as the first-born son receives special treatment from their father, and combines his kite-flying skill with Kee-sup's kite-making skill in an attempt to win the New Year kite-fighting competition.
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About the Author

The 2002 Newbery Medal Winner of A Single Shard, Linda Sue Park has written professionally for years, but it was not until she delved into writing for younger readers that she discovered and connected with her Korean heritage. Ms. Park earned degrees in English Literature from Stanford University, Trinity College, Dublin, and the University of London. She lives in New York with her husband and two children. Her other acclaimed titles include: The Kite Fighters, Seesaw Girl, and coming this spring, When My Name Was Keoko.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780395940419
ill.:
Park, Linda Sue
Publisher:
Clarion Books
Author:
Park, Linda Sue
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Family
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Social Situations - General
Subject:
Family - Siblings
Subject:
Korea
Subject:
Brothers
Subject:
Ethnic - Asian American
Subject:
Kites
Subject:
Birth order
Subject:
Contests
Subject:
Social Issues - General
Subject:
Historical - Asia
Subject:
General-General
Copyright:
2000
Edition Description:
Trade Cloth
Series Volume:
6793
Publication Date:
March 2000
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
from 5 to 9
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
8.52x5.84x.66 in. .70 lbs.
Age Level:
09-13
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"Synopsis" by , In Korea in 1473, eleven-year-old Young-sup overcomes his rivalry with his older brother Kee-sup, who as the first-born son receives special treatment from their father, and combines his kite-flying skill with Kee-sup's kite-making skill in an attempt to win the New Year kite-fighting competition.
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