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Julie Black Belt: The Kung Fu Chronicles (Hardcover)

~ Oliver Chin (Author), Charlene Chua (Illustrator)
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"Julie Black Belt and its wonderful imagery are a great introduction for young readers into the world of martial arts." -- Phillip Wong, 13-time national and international Wushu Grand Champion, and Zhang Hong Mei, China's National Wushu Team, International Games Gold medallist.

"Such a great combination of stunning pictures and gripping story. I absolutely love the illustrations." -- Anna Tharyan, Toronto Public Library

Practice makes perfect. That's what Julie learns in her beginning kung fu class along with lessons about dedication and determination. (She thinks getting a black belt will be a snap.) San Francisco author Oliver Chin writes a high-action story that encourages deep reflection despite the action movie look. -- The San Francisco Chronicle

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"Martial arts are booming because they offer something for all ages."-Prevention

"[Martial arts] demonstrates the value of hard work, practice and consistent dedication."-The Washington Post

"When a child learns about his body and also learns discipline, it can't help but benefit all of his everyday habits"-Los Angeles Times

"It's a kick! Kids look to martial arts for skills and attitudes missing from team sports."-The Christian Science Monitor

When Julie takes a kung fu class, she thinks getting a black belt will be easy. But her bold teacher says guess again! As reality doesn't match her expectations, Julie wonders, what would her matinee idol Brandy Wu do?

Can Julie take her lessons to heart? Only then can this "white belt" pass her next test to show her brother, parents, and heroine this sport's true spirit.

Colorful and energetic illustrations capture both high-flying action and purposeful reflection. Julie is a refreshing female character whom children everywhere can identify with. This engaging introduction to the world of martial arts displays what real kid power is!

Oliver Chin has written Timmy and Tammy's Train of Thought, the acclaimed Tales of the Chinese Zodiac series, The Adventures of WonderBaby, and other books. Residing in San Francisco, California, he is married with two sons.

Charlene Chua is an award-winning illustrator who has designed advertising for Dentsu and Saatchi & Saatchi, and editorial pieces for FHM, Maxim, and IGN.com. She resides in Toronto with her husband.


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  • Reading level: Ages 4-8
  • Hardcover: 36 pages
  • Publisher: Immedium (September 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1597020095
  • ISBN-13: 978-1597020091
  • Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.7 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #550,765 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, June 14, 2008
Julie Black Belt is a delightful story which teaches children perseverance! Not to mention that the book gives them a great visual/textual introduction to the high-flying stylized world of martial arts kicks and jumps. I know there's a whole lot more to martial arts other than "spectacular physical moves", but that's perhaps another (philosophical) story, for another time.

Through the character, Julie, children find out that there are no short cuts to success. She has to work very hard to earn each belt as she progresses through the various levels of Kung Fu (Kung Fu being a popular term that has become synonymous with Chinese martial arts. However, in Chinese, kung fu can be used in contexts completely unrelated to martial arts...but I guess that, also, is another story for another time).

Of course, the captivating illustrations of this book are a total visual treat!! They are the illustrations of the award-winning, Toronto-based illustrator, Charlene Chua, who specializes in sleek vector artwork. The drawings/illustrations are bold, contemporary, and eye-catching -- and aptly complement the story from cover to cover.

Dang, this makes me wish I was a kid when this book first appeared on the market...
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and Inspiring, December 21, 2009
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My six year old happens to be named Julie. She just earned her purple belt in Taekwondo. We were astonished and overjoyed to stumble over this book. It is wonderful for any young aspiring martial artist - especially for girls. Beautiful book !!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful picturebook ideal for helping get young girls excited about the prospect of learning self-defense., September 7, 2008
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Julie Black Belt: The Kung Fu Chronicles is a picturebook about a young girl who learns how to study martial arts. She dreams that learning kung fu will make her more like a movie star, but is surprised to find out how much hard work is involved! But her teacher encourages her; "A black belt is just a white belt that doesn't quit." Julie learns how to incorporate her martial arts practice into her daily life; when the day of her gold belt test comes, she's nervous but passes with flying colors, earning a special prize - an autographed photo of her favorite celebrity, Brandy Wu! The utterly exuberant artwork enhances this wonderful picturebook ideal for helping get young girls excited about the prospect of learning self-defense.
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