Little Monk and the Mantis
John Fusco
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Description for Little Monk and the Mantis
Hardcover. Illustrator(s): Lugo, Patrick. Num Pages: 32 pages. BIC Classification: YFJ; YFR. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. .
**Creative Child Magazine 2012 Preferred Choice Award Winner** **Gelett Burgess 2012 Children's Book of the Year Honor Award** A young boy, abandoned on the steps of the Shaolin Temple, is adopted by mysterious Kung Fu monks. Raised in a place where the powers of animals are studied and practiced, Wong Long tries to fit in and learn kung fu. Forever bested by the exotic animal styles of the other students, Wong Long runs away from the temple. That summer, he discovers and befriends a small praying mantis. Naming the mantis Teacher , Wong ... Read more
**Creative Child Magazine 2012 Preferred Choice Award Winner** **Gelett Burgess 2012 Children's Book of the Year Honor Award** A young boy, abandoned on the steps of the Shaolin Temple, is adopted by mysterious Kung Fu monks. Raised in a place where the powers of animals are studied and practiced, Wong Long tries to fit in and learn kung fu. Forever bested by the exotic animal styles of the other students, Wong Long runs away from the temple. That summer, he discovers and befriends a small praying mantis. Naming the mantis Teacher , Wong ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Periplus Editions United States
Number of pages
32
Condition
New
Number of Pages
32
Place of Publication
Boston, United States
ISBN
9780804846509
SKU
V9780804846509
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About John Fusco
John Fusco is an award-winning screenwriter with ten major movies to his credit, including Young Guns , Hidalgo , The Forbidden Kingdom , and the Academy Award-nominated animated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron . An avid martial artist, he began studying Tang Soo Do at 12 years old and currently holds a black belt in ... Read more
Reviews for Little Monk and the Mantis
This is a must read for anyone who likes Kung Fu, even if it's just the Kung Fu Panda movies!
Pragmatic Mom Blog The book Little Monk and the Mantis is a thrilling tale from Hollywood screenwriter John Fusco of one boy's search for self-expression, courage and the peaceful, nonviolent teachings at the root of true martial arts. ... Read more
Pragmatic Mom Blog The book Little Monk and the Mantis is a thrilling tale from Hollywood screenwriter John Fusco of one boy's search for self-expression, courage and the peaceful, nonviolent teachings at the root of true martial arts. ... Read more