Flying the Dragon

ISBN: 1580894356

Author: Lorenzi, Natalie Dias

Condition: New

NY Public Librarys 100 Titles for Reading and SharingA young American girl grapples with her Japanese heritage in this quiet, beautifully moving portrayal of a multicultural family for middle grade readers (School Library Journal)American-born Skye is a good student and a star soccer player who never really gives any thought to the fact that her father is Japanese. Her cousin, Hiroshi, lives in Japan, and never really gives a thought to his uncles family living in the United States.Skye and Hiroshis lives are thrown together when Hiroshis family, with his grandfather (who is also his best friend), suddenly moves to the U.S. Now Skye doesnt know who she is anymore: at school she's suddenly too Japanese, but at home she's not Japanese enough. Hiroshi has a hard time adjusting to life in a new culture, and resents Skyes intrusions on his time with Grandfather. Through all of this is woven Hiroshis expertise, and Skyes growing interest in, kite making and competitive rokkaku kite flying.