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American born Chinese / by Gene Luen Yang ; color by Lark Pien.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: New York : First Second, 2006.Edition: 1st edDescription: 233 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9781596433731 (hc)
  • 1596433736 (hc)
  • 9781596431522
  • 1596431520
  • 9781596432086 (Collector's ed.)
  • 159643208X (Collector's ed.)
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • PZ7.K678337 Am 2006
Awards:
  • Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in Young Adult Literature, 2007.
Summary: Three seemingly unconnected stories come together in this award winning graphic novel. Jin Wang has moved from Chinatown and is struggling to fit into his new white suburban neighbourhood. The Monkey King, being the most powerful monkey in the world wants to increase his status to God. And Danny, a popular basketball player, finds his social status at risk when his cousin, the ultimate of negative Chinese stereotypes, enrolls in his school. These unconnected stories unite with a surprising ending.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Teen Graphic Hanover Public Library Shelves YA FIC YANG (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 31906001248955

Three seemingly unconnected stories come together in this award winning graphic novel. Jin Wang has moved from Chinatown and is struggling to fit into his new white suburban neighbourhood. The Monkey King, being the most powerful monkey in the world wants to increase his status to God. And Danny, a popular basketball player, finds his social status at risk when his cousin, the ultimate of negative Chinese stereotypes, enrolls in his school. These unconnected stories unite with a surprising ending.

Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in Young Adult Literature, 2007.

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