Fishing for Angels: The Magic Of Kites [Paperback]

David Evans (Author), Adele D'Arcy (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 70 pages
• Publisher: Annick Press (May 1, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550371622
• ISBN-13: 978-1550371628
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,619,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Kites in folklore and history, briefly, with instructions., July 12, 1998

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This review is from: Fishing for Angels: The Magic Of Kites (Paperback)

Mr. Evans' book takes a refreshing look at the history of kites in both fact and folklore. Various cultural origins of kites are discussed as are the uses to which they have been pressed throughout history and across many cultures. These "lessons" are intermixed with culturally diverse folk tales and a great modern "crush" story. Manufacturing instructions for three different kites, basic flying instructions and a great student bibliography round out the book. Beautiful photographs and truly outstanding illustrations by Ms. D'Arcy add greatly to the stories and history. This book is now integrated into my team's middle school unit on Laurence Yep's "Dragonwings" and kite-making.