In Seoul, Korea, in 1473, Young-sup and his older brother Kee-sup are excited about the New Year kite competition. Young-sup is an expert at kite f...
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Jan 13, 2010
Kyounga
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The story is about two kite fighters in Korea 14C. I enjoy reading very familiar words and culture in English. It makes me feel very proud of my country.
I didn’t have any idea of the Kite Fighting even though I grew up there. One thing I remember is how to make kite that I learned when I was in elementary.
In spite of that, I really had a good time reading and getting knowledge of the ethnic game and becoming enthusiastic about the book.
Especially, set up a theory about the circ More...
I didn’t have any idea of the Kite Fighting even though I grew up there. One thing I remember is how to make kite that I learned when I was in elementary.
In spite of that, I really had a good time reading and getting knowledge of the ethnic game and becoming enthusiastic about the book.
Especially, set up a theory about the circ More...
Dec 11, 2011
Two brother Young-sup and Kee-sup share the same love and passion for kites.
Young-sup knows how to fly kites and Kee-sup knows how to build/construct kites. One da the king (who is their age) asks Kee-sup to build a kite for him, Young-sup taught the king to fly the kite. Young-sup wants to enter the New Year’s Eve kite flying competition. According to Korean law the oldest child represents the family, which means Kee-sup will have to fly the kite. The king asked Young-sup to fly his ki More...
Young-sup knows how to fly kites and Kee-sup knows how to build/construct kites. One da the king (who is their age) asks Kee-sup to build a kite for him, Young-sup taught the king to fly the kite. Young-sup wants to enter the New Year’s Eve kite flying competition. According to Korean law the oldest child represents the family, which means Kee-sup will have to fly the kite. The king asked Young-sup to fly his ki More...
Apr 10, 2010
Mr. Steve
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FULL DISCLOSURE: I was not looking forward to reading this book. And I wasn't judging the book by its cover, even though it's boring. I wasn't judging the book by its title, which is also boring. I was, in fact, judging the book by its premise, which sounded dreadfully boring.
That being said, I'm happy I gave the book a chance. The author's descriptions of kite fighting made it seem exciting and filled with action - akin to a basketball or football game. Life in 1473 South Korea was More...
That being said, I'm happy I gave the book a chance. The author's descriptions of kite fighting made it seem exciting and filled with action - akin to a basketball or football game. Life in 1473 South Korea was More...
Jun 17, 2010
Carmine
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Seoul, Korea 1473. Two kite loving brothers- one with a gift for building kites and the younger with a gift for flying them. Sometime at odds with one another because of birth order traditions, the two brothers have a deep bond and a new unlikely friendship with the young king who shares their passion for kite flying. Exciting kite battles and a lovely story of family honor with a light introduction to Confuscian values.
Good for a classroom read aloud or family read aloud. Good excus More...
Good for a classroom read aloud or family read aloud. Good excus More...
Jul 02, 2011
Stephanie
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Loved this book! I really like Linda Sue Park's writing style. Ironically, I read this book and then "Jacob Have I Loved". Both books address sibling issues/frustrations but I loved the way the brothers in "Kite Fighters" worked through things and supported one another. Try reading "A Single Shard" and "My Name is Keiko" by Linda Sue Park, they are great too!
Nov 17, 2009
Nora
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Very simple, but well written and interesting. For example, in 1493 Korea, women never left their own courtyard! Can you imagine? But this story is about two brothers, and I like the two characters. And students would really enjoy learning about kite building, flying, and fighting. It would be a good book for a classroom to read together.
Oct 09, 2011
Janice
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Good, quick read, which seems to be important for modern children. What's nice is there is no violence or death. Plus it's exciting to read about kite fighting. Young-Sup wishes to fly kites, but then his older brother gets the kite for the holiday celebration. He is jealous and disappointed. He and his brother make their own, and the reader learns that his brother would rather be making things. So each brother has to deal with his place in Korean society. The child king notices the kites
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Mar 01, 2011
Laurel
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I really liked this. It's YA fiction and is an interesting perspective of Korean culture a long time ago. I think it's really interesting how widespread this pastime was, because it took place in Korea and China, as well as Afghanistan (as mentioned in "The Kite Runner") and how long it's been done.
Jul 20, 2009
Cheryl
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Young-sup loves to fly kites, and his older brother loves to make them. But oldest sons must become scholars, and a younger son's duty is to stay in second place. A child king who loves kites adds some twists. Set in 1473 Korea. Interesting details about filial duty, kite flying, Korean New Year
Feb 27, 2009
Martin
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IN SEOUL,KOREA,IN 1473,YOUNG-SUP AND HIS OLDER BROTER,KEE-SUP,ARE EXCITED ABOUTTHE NEW YORK KITE COMPETITION.
YOUG-SUP IS AN EXPERT AT KITE FLUYING.HE KNOWS JUST WHAT HIS KITE WANTS HIM TO DO.KEE-SUTP HAS TROUBLE HANDDLING HIS KITE BUT CAN BUIL AND DESIGN A TAKE FIT FOR A KING.
YOUG-SUP IS AN EXPERT AT KITE FLUYING.HE KNOWS JUST WHAT HIS KITE WANTS HIM TO DO.KEE-SUTP HAS TROUBLE HANDDLING HIS KITE BUT CAN BUIL AND DESIGN A TAKE FIT FOR A KING.
Jan 08, 2010
Heather
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Seoul, Korea 1473. A story about brothers finding their focus, early Korean tradition, competition, and new ideas. "Between older and younger: consideration and respect. Between friend and friend: faith from each to the other. -from the Five Virtues of Confucius."
Oct 08, 2010
Who names there children Young-sup & Kee-sup?!?! Anyways the book was fairly good. I was lost at some parts, but the book was okay.After reading the book, what i accomplished was.... nothing the book is meaningless.
Jul 29, 2009
Sarah
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I loved the dynamic between these two brothers, both struggling to relate to each other in the context of each other, their family, and their culture. The story was simultaneously sweet and exciting.
Nov 06, 2011
Sally
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Two brothers from Korea develop their talents and their love and respect for each other as they learn about themselves through kite flying. This is a well written story with believable characters!
Dec 21, 2009
Nicholas
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In Seoul, Korea;Characters:Kee-sup, Young-sup, King; Young-sup wins kite-fighting contest for king etc. etc.
Dec 22, 2008
Leigh
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Another winner from Linda Sue Park. She's always a treat to read-fun and interesting.
Jun 25, 2010
David
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Even though this story was set 500 years ago, it was still interesting and relevant to me.
Oct 31, 2009
Anna
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This book is set in Korea in 1475, although it's allot like China in the 1920s.
