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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspirational and humorous
You'll laugh and cheer about this true story! El Chino is an inspirational and humorous portrayal of a Chinese-American's persistent effort to overcome stereotypes and fulfill his dreams. The successful blend of the American dream with an ethnic identity is always a timely lesson. The writing is concise with a tongue-in-cheek wit and the watercolor illustrations glow...
Published on October 16, 2003
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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Simple yet poetic...
Very simple yet poetic storytelling style by the author. It was interesting to see and read the story of one man's dream. Very childlike and reflective of the chinese minimalism in the use of language and illistrations. I would recommend it not highly. It is not a cute fairy tale but it is a lovely simple book that perhaps could inspire young children to follow their...
Published on April 25, 2003 by cheesechic
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspirational and humorous,
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This review is from: El Chino (Paperback)
You'll laugh and cheer about this true story! El Chino is an inspirational and humorous portrayal of a Chinese-American's persistent effort to overcome stereotypes and fulfill his dreams. The successful blend of the American dream with an ethnic identity is always a timely lesson. The writing is concise with a tongue-in-cheek wit and the watercolor illustrations glow with luminous detail. This is a great book for any family who has an interest in changing preconceived notions. For Asian-Americans, especially adopted children from China, this book is a must-have addition to your home library.
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This review is from: El Chino (Paperback)
I am a reading specialist and tend to buy all of the Allan Say books. They are delicate stories written from his life with meaning and emotion. All of his books give you a glimpse into an unfamiliar culture. Love them.
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Simple yet poetic...,
By "cheesechic" (WHeeling, WV) - See all my reviews
This review is from: El Chino (Paperback)
Very simple yet poetic storytelling style by the author. It was interesting to see and read the story of one man's dream. Very childlike and reflective of the chinese minimalism in the use of language and illistrations. I would recommend it not highly. It is not a cute fairy tale but it is a lovely simple book that perhaps could inspire young children to follow their dream no matter what their culture or race. *** ½ stars |
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El Chino by Allen Say (Paperback - March 3, 1996)
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