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A graphic novel that weaves together three stories about identity
2006Fast paceThoughtful
What it is about
The book braids three plots: the Monkey King from Chinese myth, a Chinese-American boy named Jin Wang at a new school, and a sitcom-like story about Danny and his cousin Chin-Kee. They come together near the end.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like graphic novels.
What you will get
It was the first graphic novel to win the Printz Award, in 2007.
American Born Chinese Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Young Adult · Graphic novel · Identity · Monkey King
Length
233 pages · ≈ 7 h
More about this book
Characters
Jin Wang, the Monkey King and Danny.
Setting
A California school and a mythical heaven.
What makes it different
Three stories that turn out to be one.
Feel
Funny, sharp and moving.
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