Summary: Tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he's the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables; and Chin-Kee, a personification of the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, who is ruining his cousin Danny's life with his yearly visits. Their lives and stories come together with an unexpected twist in this modern fable.
Thoughts: Fantastic. A graphic novel that explores the serious issue of racism. Jin's struggle to embrace his culture affects his friendships and his growth as a person. The struggle ensues because of how other students treat him and those around him who are of a different ethnicity.
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
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