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Dragonwings (Golden Mountain Chronicles)
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Newbery Honor Book Dragonwings By Lawrence Yep Takes Readers On An Adventurefilled Journey Across The World.Inspired By The Story Of A Chinese Immigrant Who Created A Flying Machine In 1909, Dragonwings Touches On The Struggles And Dreams Of Chinese Immigrants Navigating Opportunity And Prejudice In San Francisco.Moon Shadow Only Knows Two Things About His Father, Windrider: He Lives In San Francisco And Used To Craft Beautiful Kites.One Day Shortly After His Eighth Birthday, Cousin Hand Clap Arrives With A Letter From Windrider Asking Moon Shadow To Join Him In San Francisco. When Moon Rider Arrives In America He Learns That His Father Makes A Living Doing Laundry And Dreams Of Building A Flying Machine Just Like The Wright Brothers. But Making This Fantastical Dream A Reality Proves To Be No Easy Task, As Intolerance, Poverty, And Even An Earthquake Stand In Their Way.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Dragonwings? A: The main theme of Dragonwings is the struggle of Chinese immigrants in America, focusing on their dreams, challenges, and the pursuit of opportunity amidst prejudice.
- Q: Who is the author of Dragonwings? A: Dragonwings is written by Laurence Yep, who holds a Ph.D.
- Q: What age group is Dragonwings suitable for? A: Dragonwings is suitable for middle-grade readers, typically ages 8 to 12, but can be enjoyed by anyone interested in historical fiction.
- Q: How many pages does Dragonwings have? A: Dragonwings contains 336 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of Dragonwings? A: Dragonwings was published on January 23, 2001.
- Q: Is Dragonwings available in different formats? A: Yes, Dragonwings is available in various formats, including hardcover and paperback, with a specific edition for schools and libraries.
- Q: What kind of binding does this edition of Dragonwings have? A: This edition of Dragonwings features a school binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: Dragonwings is available in new condition.
- Q: What does the story of Dragonwings revolve around? A: The story revolves around a young boy named Moon Shadow who travels to San Francisco to reunite with his father, Windrider, and their shared dream of building a flying machine.
- Q: Is Dragonwings based on a true story? A: While Dragonwings is a work of fiction, it is inspired by true historical events and the experiences of Chinese immigrants in early 20th century America.