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El Chino

Allen Say

A true story of Billy Wong, the first Chinese bullfighter. "Say's subtle watercolor shadings and the details in the fine lines of these illustrations capture the power and the sensitivity of this story of a man who learns that to become someone beyond his current self, he must first truly be himself." -- School Library Journal

Book Details

  • Publisher: Clarion Books
  • Publish Date: Mar 3rd, 1996
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.32in - 8.84in - 0.10in - 0.31lb
  • EAN: 9780395778753
  • Recommended age: 04-07
  • Categories: Places - General

About the Author

Say, Allen: -

Allen Say was born in Yokohama, Japan, and came to the United States when he was sixteen. His many treasured books for children include Tree of Cranes, Allison, and the Caldecott Medal-winning Grandfather's Journey. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Praise for this book

"Say's subtle watercolor shadings and the details in the fine lines of these illustrations capture the power and the sensitivity of this story of a man who learns that to become someone beyond his current self, he must first truly be himself." School Library Journal