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Shadow of the Dragon

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i think this book shadow to the dragon is really the best book i ever read in my life.even if im not the kind of person who is really into books or any of those stuff.It was any teacher who insired me to read this book and i would like to thank her because i aways annoyed her.At the end this book is really sad so read about it i keep on thinking about that poor guy that got killed by the skinheads now.so please read this i would highly recommand u this book

Shadow of the Dragon

I would give the book a ten out of ten because it really showed a lot of emotion and it was very dramatic. The book is about a young boy named Danny and his cousin Sang Lee. Danny and Sang Lee both watch out for each other and they really care. Sang Lee is trying to learn some English because he had never spoken very much back at home. When Sang Lee starts to become friends with the wrong group of people Danny and the rest of the family become worried. Eventually Sang Lee joins the gang, which his family is offended of. A lot of things happen to Danny when he is trying to stop Sang Lee.

Shadow of the Dragon is a really good book. Not only does it contains actions, drama, but also comedy as well. A story is about a boy named Danny, living with his parents, Ba, and a cousin Sang Le just arrive to the United State from Camp. He has a lot of responsibility, such as driving mom to store, help fill out the bills because parents doesn't understand English that well. This situation related to a lot of Foreign teenagers which the author make a good point. Also, the relationship between Danny and Tiffany are somewhat like Romeo and Juliet. Both sides have gang, Danny is with his Cousin gang, Tiffany brother have a gang of his own. Both gangs doesn't like each one another, that in result, Sang Le dies because of misunderstanding between Tiffany's brother and him. I would recommend people to read this book and find out what make the ending SO different other books

Danny Vo is a 16-year-old caught between wanting to be an American and being Vietnamese. This novel is filled with love, action, and emotions that will carry you into his world. Sang Le is Danny's cousin, he is 18 and just out of a refugee camp in China. He is trying to fit in with the help of his cousin. This book was one of many books I have read in the bast year, but it was the best of them all. It thrilled me because of the awesome suspense. I READ THE WHOLE THING IN ONE-DAY!

this book was the best out of all the book i had read in my life =), the only thing i was upset with the book is when sang le got killed =( i was shock.. and really disapointed. really good book! i recommand to all to read this fantastic book!!

I really enjoy this book. It is somthing I can relate to. The book is easy to understand. This book is about a boy named Danny. He tries to help his cousin learn English but, his cousin has a hard time learing English and get involved a gang. Danny must help his cousin get away from them but he has many other problem too. His girlfriend brother is bossing her around and he must stand up for her and he is stuggling in school. I would recommend this book to anyone because it's very suspensfull. I never thought I would read a book so fast!

This book is very very good. It does contain some racial comments and actions but its not so evil you'll be crying at night. I read a review that said "there was too many conficts going on in this book and that isn't good." But i like a book with many conflicts which this book has. Please read this book for it is very good.

My daughter chose this book as a gift for me. She had read it with her 7th grade class at school and was much impressed by it. It illustrates well the circumstances of belonging to a minority race in America, the reality of prejudice, and how this can affect one's life in lasting ways. The book provides insights into Vietnamese traditions that will help my daughter and I better understand others we know who are Vietnamese Americans.

I really loved this book because of the fighting and drama between the White supremist skinheads, the Vietnamese cobra gang, and the normal people trying trying to avoid all that is happening. One of these people is Danny Vo. I like this character because he shows the reader how he feels about everything while living the common life as a teenage boy. I recommend this book to anybody that loves drama and history.

Danny Vo and his family immigrated from Vietnam to the United States when he was a toddler. He remembers very little about his life and the hardships his family faced in the Communist nation. Life in the United States has been difficult, but rewarding and worthwhile.

Now, Danny's cousin, Sang Le, is finally joining them in Texas. Sang Le has faced extreme suffering; being sent to a re-education camp in Vietnam, and finally escaping to China. Sang Le wants to show his family how grateful he is for what they have done. He starts bringing home huge amounts of cash. Danny knows exactly who Sang Le is working for - Cobra, the leader of a Vietnamese gang.

Danny's influence over his cousin is strong, but is it too late for Sang Le to break his ties to Cobra?

SHADOW OF THE DRAGON is a novel with heart. Danny and Sang Le are well-written characters. The reader will feel sympathetic towards both boys. Danny's struggles are not unlike those of any typical teenager. He argues with his family, attempts to keep his grades up, and is constantly fighting for the attention of a beautiful young lady. Sang Le's issues go deeper. He joins a gang to be a part of something; it feels familiar to him. This is his biggest mistake.

This is a hard-hitting novel that definitely packs a punch. Pick this one up....you won't be disappointed.

Reviewed by: LadyJay