Little Eagle

By Hong, Chen Jiang

Publishers Summary:
Little Eagle tells the story of a young boy who is orphaned and taken in by a kind old man. The story centers on the boy's discovery of his guardian's gift as a master of Eagle boxing, a specialized form of Kung Fu. Combining classical Chinese elegance with elements of Japanese anime, Chen's bold and energetic illustrations bring the dramatic physicality of Eagle boxing to life. Children will root for Little Eagle as he learns his new discipline and faces many challenges on his way to becoming a Kung Fu mater himself. A perfect choice for children taking a martail arts class or simply looking for a good story.

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ISBN
978-1-59270-071-4
Publisher
Enchanted Lion Books


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on November 1, 2007

Gr 3-6 Set in 15th-century China, this is the story of an orphan who becomes the heir to the Kung Fu style of Eagle boxing. Taken in by the kindly Master Yang, the boy studies the old man's movements in secret, watching him quietly and following in his shadow. When he discovers his secretive pupil, the man takes him on as his disciple and names him Little Eagle. Though he trains to perfe...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Horn Book Guide

Reviewed on January 1, 2007

In this absorbing story set in fifteenth-century China, Little Eagle becomes the disciple of Master Yang, who teaches ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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