Little Eagle [Hardcover]

Chen Jiang Hong (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

A magnificant, spiritual Kung Fu picture book.

Editorial Reviews

Review

*A Junior Library Guild Selection

 

"Those attracted to the discipline and mystery of Asian fighting arts will find satisfaction here, and so will those who admire attention to detail." Publishers Weekly

 

"...the art is spectacular, and it and the subject matter will captivate young readers." School Library Journal

 

"Here is a beautiful example of a story that highlights a character's rich Chinese heritage and th eimportance of being loyal to one's self...Hong's illustrations are a treasure and a delight for all, cleverly bringing a graphic novel approach to some of the double spreads."Children's Literature

About the Author

Chen has been creating beautiful, entertaining, and deeply moving picture books over the past twelve years. To depict the old culture of ancient China, he has relied upon myth and legend in many of his books. Chen has been creating beautiful, entertaining, and deeply moving picture books over the past twelve years. To depict the old culture of ancient China, he has relied upon myth and legend in many of his books.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books (September 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592700713
• ISBN-13: 978-1592700714
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 10.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,746,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The story does not shy away from the tragic reality of death., December 3, 2007

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This review is from: Little Eagle (Hardcover)

Set in 15th century China, Little Eagle is a children's picturebook about a boy, orphaned at an early age, who is taken in by a wise Kung Fu master. When the boy observes his new guardian practicing strange movements, he starts to imitate them, learning the basics of Eagle boxing. Eventually the master accepts the boy as a student, dubbing him "Little Eagle". As a martial arts master in training, Little Eagle must work hard, but his ultimate test will come when the cruel General Zhao attacks in search of a book of martial arts secrets! The artwork is reminiscent of classical Chinese paintings, and the story does not shy away from the tragic reality of death. "The wound was deep. Master Yang knew that he was going to die. In a voice of great gentleness, he said to Little Eagle: 'They will never find the book for which they search, because that book does not exist. The secrets of Eagle boxing have lived in me. It is now in you that they will live. Respect them always and use them for good alone.'" Highly recommended.