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Description
Dragonwings is about a young Chinese boy named Moon Shadow who travels from China to San Francisco in the early 1900s to meet his father Windrider, a laundry worker who has never met his son. The story follows their relationship as Windrider pursues his dream of building and flying his own flying machine, and Moon Shadow grows to support and believe in his father's vision. The novel is set against the backdrop of early 20th-century San Francisco and includes the historic 1906 earthquake.
Quick Summary
Dragonwings brings history to life through the incredible true story of a Chinese father and son who build a flying machine in 1909 San Francisco. Kids will root for Moon Shadow as he faces discrimination, helps his dad chase their impossible dream of flight, and discovers what it truly means to be brave. If your kid loves the historical adventure and heart of Seedfolks or the immigrant stories in A Single Shard, they'll be totally absorbed by this. This is perfect for kids ages 10 and up in grades 5 through 8.