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El Chino

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May, at least in my part of the world is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month, which I plan to read one children's book, particularly a biography, which pertains to the subject everyday this month. Therefore, I thought that this book would be apropos for today.

The text is rather simplistic, straightforward, and informative. Say's text renders Billy's complex story with simplicity and grace, presenting Billy as an endearing, determined hero. Say's watercolors are luminous, filled with harmonious detail with sepia tones which bursts into full colors.

The premise of the book is rather straightforward. As Billy grows up, his father tells him, over and over again, that in America one can be anything. This advice stands Billy in good stead as he faces one seemingly insurmountable obstacle after another on his triumphant way to the ring. Though bullfighting is hardly everyone's favorite sport, this cross-cultural story of perseverance is an unusual, authentic bit of history, told with simplicity and grace.

All in all, El Chino is a somewhat well done biographical picture book about the perseverance of following one's dream. However, a note telling more about this unusual figure would have been enlightening and appreciated.

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Availability

10692

927 SAY

Non-Fiction

Available

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Series Title

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Call Number

927 SAY

Publisher

Boston, USA : Houghton Mifflin Harcout., 1990

Collation

32 pages : illustration : 26 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9780395778753

Classification

927

Content Type

text

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Edition

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Subject(s)

Bullfighters
United States
El Chino

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