Recommended for Grades 6 and up.
Do you enjoy graphic novels? Do you like funny stories with lots of action? Then American Born Chinese is for you!
This quick paced novel includes three separate tales. The first is the Chinese folklore of a monkey king who wishes to be powerful and in control of his destiny. The second is about a middle school Chinese boy who often finds himself the butt of his school mates' racial jokes. The third tale uses cultural stereotypes as one boy attempts to fit in at high school only to have his cousin from China come visit and embarrass him in front of his new friends. In the end these three stories are weaved together for a startling conclusion. A mixture of fantasy and realism, packed full of humor and action, American Born Chinese will not disappoint!
Awards/Honors
Young People's Literature National Book Award Finalist - 2006
Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album - 2007
Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year - 2007
ALA Michael L. Printz Award Winner - 2007
NPR Young Adult Fiction Finalist - 2012
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| Picture from The New York Times |
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