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Flying the Dragon

By Natalie Dias Lorenzi

By Natalie Dias Lorenzi

By Natalie Dias Lorenzi

By Natalie Dias Lorenzi

By Natalie Dias Lorenzi

By Natalie Dias Lorenzi

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Mar 11, 2014 | ISBN 9781580894357 | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About Flying the Dragon

    Flying the Dragon tells the story of two cousins in alternating chapters. American-born Skye is a good student and a star soccer player who never really gives any thought to the fact that her father is Japanese. Her cousin, Hiroshi, lives in Japan, and never really gives a thought to his uncle’s family living in the U.S. Their lives are thrown together when Hiroshi’s family, with his grandfather (who is also his best friend), have to move to the U.S. suddenly. Skye resents that she is now “not Japanese enough,” and yet the friends she’s known forever abruptly realize she is “other.” Hiroshi has a hard time adjusting to life in a new culture, and resents Skye’s intrusions on his time with Grandfather. Through all of this is woven Hiroshi’s expertise, and Skye’s growing interest in, kite making and competitive kite flying, culminating in a contest at the annual Washington Cherry Blossom Festival.

    About Flying the Dragon

    American-born Skye is a good student and a star soccer player who never really gives any thought to the fact that her father is Japanese. Her cousin, Hiroshi, lives in Japan, and never really gives a thought to his uncle’s family living in the United States. Skye and Hiroshi’s lives are thrown together when Hiroshi’s family, with his grandfather (who is also his best friend), suddenly moves to the U.S. Now Skye doesn’t know who she is anymore: at school she’s suddenly too Japanese, but at home she’s not Japanese enough. Hiroshi has a hard time adjusting to life in a new culture, and resents Skye’s intrusions on his time with Grandfather. Through all of this is woven Hiroshi’s expertise, and Skye’s growing interest in, kite making and competitive rokkaku kite flying.

    About Flying the Dragon

    American-born Skye is a good student and a star soccer player who never really gives any thought to the fact that her father is Japanese. Her cousin, Hiroshi, lives in Japan, and never really gives a thought to his uncle’s family living in the United States. Skye and Hiroshi’s lives are thrown together when Hiroshi’s family, with his grandfather (who is also his best friend), suddenly moves to the U.S. Now Skye doesn’t know who she is anymore: at school she’s suddenly too Japanese, but at home she’s not Japanese enough. Hiroshi has a hard time adjusting to life in a new culture, and resents Skye’s intrusions on his time with Grandfather. Through all of this is woven Hiroshi’s expertise, and Skye’s growing interest in, kite making and competitive rokkaku kite flying.

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    About Natalie Dias Lorenzi

    Natalie Dias Lorenzi is a traveler, writer, wife, mother, and teacher, specializing in English as a Second Language. She has taught in Japan and Italy, and now teaches in a Washington, DC–area school where 85% of the students are immigrants…. More about Natalie Dias Lorenzi

    About Natalie Dias Lorenzi

    Natalie Dias Lorenzi is a traveler, writer, wife, mother, and teacher, specializing in English as a Second Language. She has taught in Japan and Italy, and now teaches in a Washington, DC–area school where 85% of the students are immigrants…. More about Natalie Dias Lorenzi

    About Natalie Dias Lorenzi

    Natalie Dias Lorenzi is a traveler, writer, wife, mother, and teacher, specializing in English as a Second Language. She has taught in Japan and Italy, and now teaches in a Washington, DC–area school where 85% of the students are immigrants…. More about Natalie Dias Lorenzi

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $8.95
    Published by Charlesbridge
    Mar 11, 2014 | 240 Pages | 6 x 9 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781580894357

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.95
    Published by Charlesbridge
    Jul 01, 2012 | 240 Pages | 6 x 9 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781580894340

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Charlesbridge
    Mar 11, 2014 | 240 Pages | 6 x 9 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781607345299

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    Praise

    “A quiet, beautifully moving portrayal of a multicultural family.” -Kirkus Reviews, starred review “[A] solid choice for middle grade audiences.” – School Library Journal * IndieBound Kids’ Summer Next List 2012 * Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List 2013-2014 * NY Public Library’s – 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing * CCBC Choices 2013 * Bank Street College of Education’s Best Children’s Books of the Year * IRA Children’s and Young Adult Book Awards (Intermediate Fiction Honor Book)

    Awards

    Mark Twain Award NOMINEE 2014

    Bank Street College Best Children’s Book of the Year SELECTION 2013

    Cooperative Children’s Book Center Choices SELECTION 2013

    IndieBound Kids’ Summer Next List SELECTION 2012

    Massachusetts Children’s Book Master List SELECTION 2014

    New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing SELECTION 2012

    Texas Bluebonnet Master List SELECTION 2013

    IRA Children’s Book Award for Younger Readers HONOR 2013

    Georgia Children’s Book Award RUNNERUP 2013

    Sakura Medal SHORTLIST 2014

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