Momotaro Xander and the Lost Island of Monsters - Margaret Dilloway 电子书Mobi+epub
Product details
Age Range: 9 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Series: Momotaro
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion (March 21, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1484746813
ISBN-13: 978-1484746813
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Product details
Age Range: 9 - 12 years
Grade Level: 3 - 7
Series: Momotaro
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion (March 21, 2017)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1484746813
ISBN-13: 978-1484746813
Xander Miyamoto would rather do almost anything than listen to his sixth grade teacher, Mr. Stedman, drone on about weather disasters happening around the globe. If Xander could do stuff he's good at instead, like draw comics and create computer programs, and if Lovey would stop harassing him for being half Asian, he might not be counting the minutes until the dismissal bell.
When spring break begins at last, Xander plans to spend it playing computer games with his best friend, Peyton. Xander's father briefly distracts him with a comic book about some samurai warrior that pops out of a peach pit. Xander tosses it aside, but Peyton finds it more interesting.
Little does either boy know that the comic is a warning. They are about to be thrust into the biggest adventure of their lives-a journey wilder than any Xander has ever imagined, full of weird monsters even worse than Lovey. To win at this deadly serious game they will have to rely on their wits, courage, faith, and especially, each other. Maybe Xander should have listened to Mr. Stedman about the weather after all. . . .
Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Gr 5–8—Sixth grader Xander Miyamoto is a talented artist, but he's resigned to being considered below average in almost every other way, so when he is revealed to be the last in a line of mythical Japanese warriors, he's not sure he's up for the task. His father is swallowed by a sinister tsunami that appears out of nowhere, and Xander reluctantly accepts his destiny as Momotaro, setting forth on a quest aboard a magical ship to rescue him. His whimsical adventures parallel the traditional Momotaro tale as Xander comes face-to-face with a variety of creatures and demons from Japanese myth. He is accompanied by his loyal best friend, who sprouts wings, and they are joined by a spirited girl who argues as much as she helps them, fulfilling the roles of Momotaro's animal companions, as is customary in the traditional Japanese folktales. Though the story of Momotaro is familiar to every Japanese child, Dilloway seamlessly weaves necessary background information into the fast-paced, action-filled plot. Xander, a Japanese American boy raised near San Diego, hardly knows the legend himself, so readers learn along with him. Xander's candid and straightforward first-person narration will instantly resonate with middle grade readers, as will his story's themes of self-acceptance and friendship. Yoon's comic-style illustrations evoke Xander's talent for drawing and bring welcome visual interest for reluctant readers. VERDICT This fast-paced fantasy adventure with a foundation in Japanese culture is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson.—Allison Tran, Mission Viejo Library, CA --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
Review
"Xander is mixed-race, Japanese and white, an identity that is explored sensitively and forthrightly. A breathless retelling of the Japanese legend of Momotaro, this is an Asian version of Percy Jackson; adventure fans will be waiting for more." (Fantasy. 8-12)-- Kirkus Reviews
Gr 5-8- Xander's candid and straightforward first-person narration will instantly resonate with middle grade readers, as will his story's themes of self-acceptance and friendship. VERDICT This fast-paced fantasy adventure with a foundation in Japanese culture is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson.-Allison Tran, Mission Viejo Library, CA, School Library Journal
With phantasmagorical environments, flying white rats, a fire-breathing bird, a giant, a snow demon, and other creepy things...this retelling of a Japanese folktale celebrates courage, friendship, and pride of heritage, while featuring unforgettable characters and leaving readers eager for the next installment in this new series. -Booklist
"A richly imagined story filled with its own unique blend of magic, mystery, and adventure. Readers will surely be adding Xander to their list of favorite heroes (and wishing they had their own Inu)!" -Shannon Messenger
"What a fun read!" A hero's journey with a Japanese flavor, packed with humor, action, and believable kid characters."--Bruce Hale
PRAISE FOR XANDER AND THE LOST ISLAND OF MONSTERS
"With phantasmagorical environments, flying white rats, a fire-breathing bird, a giant, a snow demon, and other creepy things, there is abundant action. This retelling of a Japanese folktale celebrates courage, friendship, and pride of heritage, while featuring unforgettable characters and leaving readers eager for the next installment in this new series."―Booklist
"With phantasmagorical environments, flying white rats, a fire-breathing bird, a giant, a snow demon, and other creepy things, there is abundant action. This retelling of a Japanese folktale celebrates courage, friendship, and pride of heritage, while featuring unforgettable characters and leaving readers eager for the next installment in this new series."―Booklist
"Though the story of Momotaro is familiar to every Japanese child, Dilloway seamlessly weaves necessary background information into the fast, action-filled plot. Xander, a Japanese American boy, hardly knows the legend himself, so readers learn along with him. Xander's candid and straightforward first-person narration will instantly resonate with middle grade readers, as will his story's themes of self-acceptance and friendship. Yoon's comic-style illustrations evoke Xander's talent for drawing and bring welcome visual interest for reluctant readers. This fast-paced fantasy adventure with a foundation in Japanese culture is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson."―School Library Journal
"A breathless retelling of the Japanese legend of Momotaro, this is an Asian version of Percy Jackson; adventure fans will be waiting for more."―Kirkus
PRAISE FOR XANDER AND THE LOST ISLAND OF MONSTERS
"Though the story of Momotaro is familiar to every Japanese child, Dilloway seamlessly weaves necessary background information into the fast, action-filled plot. Xander, a Japanese American boy, hardly knows the legend himself, so readers learn along with him. Xander's candid and straightforward first-person narration will instantly resonate with middle grade readers, as will his story's themes of self-acceptance and friendship. Yoon's comic-style illustrations evoke Xander's talent for drawing and bring welcome visual interest for reluctant readers. This fast-paced fantasy adventure with a foundation in Japanese culture is perfect for fans of Percy Jackson."―School Library Journal
PRAISE FOR XANDER AND THE LOST ISLAND OF MONSTERS
"A breathless retelling of the Japanese legend of Momotaro, this is an Asian version of Percy Jackson; adventure fans will be waiting for more."―Kirkus --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
About the Author
Margaret Dilloway has been a writer ever since she learned how to write. In high school she was a California Arts Scholar in Creative Writing and she won a National Council of Teacher English writing award. She practiced writing in a variety of forms, such as being a theater critic and contributing editor for two weekly newspapers, doing technical writing, and playwriting, before publishing three critically acclaimed books for adults, How to Be an American Housewife, The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns, and Sisters of Heart and Snow. Her research for this book included a trip to Japan and a samurai sword-fighting class. Margaret lives in southern California with her husband, three children, and a Goldendoodle named Gatsby. For more information, visit
www.margaretdilloway.com. You can also follow her on Twitter @mdilloway.
Choong Yoon grew up in Seoul, South Korea. As a kid, he loved drawing animated characters and copying comic book panels. His passion for art grew until eventually he studied Fine Arts at Seoul National University. His fascination with narrative storytelling led him to transfer to the School of Visual Arts in New York, where he learned illustration. After graduating Choong began working as a freelance illustrator of books and comic books. He lives in New York City. More of his work can be seen at
www.choongyoon.com.
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