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Gene Luen Yang blends three stories (that of the famous chinese Monkey god from Journey to the West; the story of Jin Wang, an American boy born of Chinese immigrants; and Chin-Kee, a walking stereotype) into one humorous and thought-provoking story told in graphic novel form that reads like a self-effacing diary. His characters are funny and charming, and the three separate threads combine at the end to make them something greater than the sum of their parts.
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This is a very strange and segmented tale. It shows some insights into the terrible way Americans characterize Asian pepole and the Chinese in particular.
There are three main story lines that are very different, but find a way to connect at the end. Our oldest told me this as I started reading the book, but I didn't understand until I read it myself.
interesting quote:
"I do not make mistakes, little monkey. A monkey I intended you to be. A monkey you are." (p. 81)
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There are three main story lines that are very different, but find a way to connect at the end. Our oldest told me this as I started reading the book, but I didn't understand until I read it myself.
interesting quote:
"I do not make mistakes, little monkey. A monkey I intended you to be. A monkey you are." (p. 81)
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I was at my library and they this book sitting by the side. I asked if I could check this book out and I'm glad I did. I loved everything about this book. The story the drawing . EVERYTHING!
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2007 Printz Award WInner
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