What reading level is Dragonwings?
5.3
| ATOS Book Level: | 5.3 |
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| Interest Level: | Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up) |
| AR Points: | 10.0 |
| Rating: | |
| Word Count: | 68278 |
Is Dragonwings a true story?
In this novel, Laurence Yep skillfully combines the folklore of Chinese culture involving dragons with a touching story about family and a portrayal of actual historical events. The story is based on the true story of Fung Joe Guey, a Chinese boy who flew planes in 1909.
How many pages is Dragonwings?
336
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780064400855 |
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| Pages: | 336 |
| Sales rank: | 76,581 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.00(w) x 7.58(h) x 0.69(d) |
| Lexile: | 870L (what’s this?) |
What type of book is Dragonwings?
Novel
Children’s literatureHistorical FictionFantasy Fiction
Dragonwings/Genres
What do you think of the book Dragonwings?
Dragonwings is interesting to those students who have Chinese heritage. It gives a vivid account of the Chinese immigration to San Francisco in the late nineteenth century couched in a narrative of hope and determination. I used the books with older English language learners who have been in the American school system since the early grades.
Who is Miss Whitlaw in Dragonwings by Laurence Yep?
He tells Moon Shadow that he believes his true form is a dragon, which he will return to if he lives his life on earth well. A woman named Miss Whitlaw helps Moon Shadow write a letter to the Wright brothers, two brothers from Ohio who were gaining fame from their experiments with flying machines.
Who is black dog in Dragonwings by Laurence Yep?
Black Dog, Uncle Bright Star’s evil son, robs and threatens them. Windrider gives him the money; they were so close to reaching their goals and, once again, they have lost everything. After this latest setback, the Company and the Whitlaws support them, giving them money and coming to watch them fly their plane.
What does the book Dragonwings by Laurence Laurence tell?
This book tells of an ongoing struggle with money, family, and nature, that is balanced with laughter, forgiveness, family and friends. This is a story you will long remember, with an honest look at the struggles of the Chinese integration into Western culture.