Summary
A Junior Library Guild Selection
Former best friends become bitter rivals when one returns to lion dancing after a long absence in this vibrant and heartfelt middle grade graphic novel perfect for fans of Haikyu!! and Fence.
Young Wei dreamed of being a legendary lion dancer just like his dad. With his best friend Hung performing as the tail and Wei controlling the head, he knew they could become the next generation of lion dance champions. But after his dad’s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781665927239 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1665927232 |
| Author: | Cai Tse |
| Publisher: | Simon & Schuster |
| Imprint: | Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 16 October 2024 |
| Weight: | 494g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 140mm x 210mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
A Junior Library Guild Selection
“This graphic novel leaps onto the stage as a great option for those who enjoy team sports manga.” – School Library Journal
“Friendship, self-confidence, and the physically demanding art of Chinese lion dancing are the focuses of this engaging debut graphic novel…Hand this to readers who enjoy sports/martial arts–adjacent stories.” – The Horn Book
”…the focus on lion dancing is refreshingly new and the smooth artwork nicely carries through the story’s grounding emotional core. Middle-grade readers who are looking for offbeat sports stories will appreciate this.” – Booklist
“Across vibrantly saturated, digitally rendered panels, emotions run high in the rivals’ battle to be the top lion dancer in this heartfelt graphic novel debut, which highlights the rise and fall of former friends as they learn the meaning of teamwork and forgiveness.” – Publishers Weekly
“A passionate and visually enticing love letter to the art of lion dancing.” – Kirkus Reviews
Cai Tse
Cai Tse is a lion and dragon dancer with the Chinese Youth League of Australia (CYL). She represents her team and country in international lion dance competitions as the lion tail, taking home two first place wins since beginning her lion dance career in 2016. When she’s not training, she’s making comics and running with her dog. Cai is the author of the graphic novel Lion Dancers.
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