King for a Day - Couverture rigide

Khan, Rukhsana

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1600606598 ISBN 13 : 9781600606595

Editeur : Lee & Low Books Inc, 2014

Synopsis

Basant is here, with feasts and parties to celebrate the arrival of spring. But what Malik is looking forward to most is doing battle from his rooftop with Falcon, the special kite he has built for speed. Today is Malik s chance to be the best kite fighter, the king of Basant. In two fierce battles, Malik takes down the kites flown by the bully next door. Then Malik moves on, guiding Falcon into leaps, swirls, and dives, slashing strings and plucking kites from the sky. By the end of the day, Malik has a big pile of captured kites. He is the king! But then the bully reappears, trying to take a kite from a girl in the alley below. With a sudden act of kingly generosity, Malik finds the perfect way to help the girl. This lively, contemporary story introduces readers to a centuries-old festival and the traditional sport of kite fighting, and to a spirited, determined young boy who masters the sport while finding his own way to face and overcome life s challenges."

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Basant is here, with feasts and parties to celebrate the arrival of spring. But what Malik is looking forward to most is doing battle from his rooftop with Falcon, the special kite he has built for speed. Today is Malik's chance to be the best kite fighter, the king of Basant. By the end of the day, Malik has a big pile of captured kites. He is the king! But then the bully reappears, trying to take a kite from a girl in the alley below. With a sudden act of kingly generosity, Malik finds the perfect way to help the girl. A lively story introducing an age old festival.

Biographie de l'auteur

Rukhsana Khan was born in Lahore, Pakistan and grew up in Dundas, Ontario. She is the author of a number of children's books, including Muslim Child, Many Windows, The Roses in My Carpets, and The Big Red Lollipop. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Lee & Low Books Inc
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1600606598
• ISBN 13: 9781600606595
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Kromer Christiane
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible