Kung Fu Master
Marty Chan
Series:
Orca Currents
Type:
Fiction
Categories:
Humorous Stories | Sports & Recreation | Readers
Themes:
Martial Arts, Hi-Lo
Language:
English
Publisher:
Grade Level:
4-7
Age Range:
9-12
Format:
Hi-Lo
Description
Everyone assumes that because he's Chinese, Jon Wong must be good at math and science and a first-class nerd. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to shake the stereotypes.
After watching a kung fu action movie, Jon and his best buddy pretend to be martial-arts warriors. Word soon spreads that Jon is a kung fu master, and the kids begin to treat him differently. Rather than correct the mistake, Jon plays the role and basks in the positive attention from his classmates. But when the school bully challenges him to prove his skills, Jon must figure out a way to somehow keep his status as the cool kid. Without getting pulverized.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
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CCBC Best Books for Kids & TeensCommended
TD Summer Reading Club Recommended ReadsCommended
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