Description
Description
A Junior Library Guild Selection Former best friends become bitter rivals when one returns to lion dancing after a long absence in this vibrant and heartfelt middle grade graphic novel perfect for fans of Haikyu!! and Fence. Young Wei dreamed of being a legendary lion dancer just like his dad. With his best friend Hung performing as the tail and Wei controlling the head, he knew they could become the next generation of lion dance champions. But after his dad's sudden passing, Wei abruptly quits lion dancing--and his friendship with Hung. Years later, Wei is stuck...in life, in school, and on the bench at games. That is, until he crashes a junior lion dance practice and feels his long-sleeping passion wake up within him once more. The team is happy to have another member to carry on the tradition, especially as one as preternaturally talented as Wei. There's just one person who doesn't want him there: the self-proclaimed star, Hung. As Wei and Hung fight to be considered the top lion dancer, both will have to learn how to face their mistakes head-on and remember what it really means to be part of a team.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"A passionate and visually enticing love letter to the art of lion dancing."--Kirkus Reviews
"Across vibrantly saturated, digitally rendered panels, emotions run high in the rivals' battle to be the top lion dancer in this heartfelt graphic novel debut, which highlights the rise and fall of former friends as they learn the meaning of teamwork and forgiveness."--Publishers Weekly
"...the focus on lion dancing is refreshingly new and the smooth artwork nicely carries through the story's grounding emotional core. Middle-grade readers who are looking for offbeat sports stories will appreciate this."--Booklist
"Friendship, self-confidence, and the physically demanding art of Chinese lion dancing are the focuses of this engaging debut graphic novel...Hand this to readers who enjoy sports/martial arts-adjacent stories."--The Horn Book
A Junior Library Guild Selection
"This graphic novel leaps onto the stage as a great option for those who enjoy team sports manga."--School Library Journal
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub date:
2024-08-13
Length:
304 pages
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