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The Kite Fighters

by Linda Sue Park · 2000

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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 flying. He knows just what his kite wants him to do. Kee-sup has trouble handling his kite, but can build and design a kite fit for a king.

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Each brother knows his own talents as they practice together for the New Year kite-fighting competition. But according to tradition, Kee-sup, the first-born son, must represent the family. Young-sup knows he must help his older brother and stay in second place. But that doesn't stop him from hoping for the chance to show his great skill as a kite fighter.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thisadventureadventureMore like thisLess of thiscoming of agecoming of ageMore like thisLess of thisliterary fictionliterary fictionMore like thisLess of this
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childhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thisdiversitydiversityMore like thisLess of thistraveltravelMore like thisLess of thisbrothersbrothersMore like thisLess of thisfriendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of this
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KoreaKoreaMore like thisLess of thisAsiaAsiaMore like thisLess of this
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historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrensyoung adultmiddle grade
Length
short · 144 pages

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