The Kite Fighters
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7
No. of pages 136
Published: 2010
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"The Kite Fighters" by Linda Sue Park is a poignant historical novel set in 15th-century Korea that follows the story of young brothers, Kee-suk and Jong-suk. They share a deep bond and a love for kite flying, which is both a cherished tradition and a fierce competitive sport in their village. As the yearly kite-fighting festival approaches, tensions arise between the brothers due to jealousy and the pressure of competition. Kee-suk struggles with his feelings of inadequacy compared to his gifted brother, leading to a journey of self-discovery, family loyalty, and the importance of support and understanding in relationships. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 136 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Perfection Learning .
Linda Sue Park is the author of many books for young readers, including the Newbery Medal winner A Single Shard, and many other novels, poems and picture books. She lives in Rochester, New York, with her family, and gave a popular TED talk called Can A Children's Book Change the World?
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Young Hoosier Book Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
This book was recognised by the Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award.
Nutmeg Book Award - Grades 4-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 4-6 category by the Nutmeg Book Award.
Bluebonnet Award
This book was recognised by the Bluebonnet Award.
South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award
This book was recognised by the South Carolina Childrens Junior and Young Adult Book Award.
California Young Reader Medal - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the California Young Reader Medal.