Questions About American Born Chinese

by Gene Luen Yang (Goodreads Author)

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Has anyone tried to read this book in the Chinese version? I'm considering ordering it for my son (he's in a Mandarin immersion program), and am wondering how difficult the Chinese version is...

Artemis Fang I have! I think it should be an easy read for anyone with a 4th grade
standard Chinese reading level, but I'm kinda bad at judging those things.
(ah, I…moreI have! I think it should be an easy read for anyone with a 4th grade
standard Chinese reading level, but I'm kinda bad at judging those things.
(ah, I answered this way too late didn't I)(less)

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what is the fable this text is based on?

Eamonn well, this isn't really a fable. however, parts of the book are centered on the Chinese story character 'Sun Wukong', from the "journey to the west". …morewell, this isn't really a fable. however, parts of the book are centered on the Chinese story character 'Sun Wukong', from the "journey to the west". (less)

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What age group is this for?

Orinoco Womble (tidy bag and all) I think the best age would be 14+ given the MC's obsession with dating, talking to "the girl" etc. Also there are a lot of social issues that would pr…moreI think the best age would be 14+ given the MC's obsession with dating, talking to "the girl" etc. Also there are a lot of social issues that would probably go over a younger reader's head completely.(less)

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Hi! I am trying to choose a book for a novel study. Would this be appropriate for mature 10-12 year olds?

Sunny Nvm, just realized this is a graphic novel 😅

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Is this for children or adults?

Jordan Criss This book could be for both adult and for kids. it depends on if that kids likes these kind of books or if the kid is just experimenting with books.

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