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snazel's review against another edition
4.0
Kite wars! Showing the bully what-for! Being a true king for a day including magnanimity.
This is a cool story about a tradition North American kids may not be familiar with (kite festivals), but it doesn't situate itself as a PSA type book. It just HAPPENS to be set in Pakistan, with a main character who uses a wheelchair.
This is a cool story about a tradition North American kids may not be familiar with (kite festivals), but it doesn't situate itself as a PSA type book. It just HAPPENS to be set in Pakistan, with a main character who uses a wheelchair.
libraryrobin's review against another edition
4.0
A boy battles with his kite during Basant in Pakistan and wins the day. He is in a wheelchair but no reference to it or to any disability is made. It's not necessary. He wins because if his skill, his ability is the focus.
fernandie's review against another edition
4.0
Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
2kimi2furious's review against another edition
5.0
This was very cute! Gonna try to use this for storytime while I still can.
specificwonderland's review against another edition
5.0
The artwork is so detailed; I was not expecting this from a kid's book. I liked the educational blurb at the end about the history of kites and Basant in Lahore.
Read harder challenge 2021: a children's book centered around a child with a disability but not ABOUT the disability ✅
Read harder challenge 2021: a children's book centered around a child with a disability but not ABOUT the disability ✅
dandelionfluff's review
3.0
Beautiful illustrations and a great opportunity for cultural insight. I've heard of kite flying and the competitions, so I was familiar with the tradition of cutting strings and keeping kites for yourself. Other reviewers felt this was itself a kind of bullying back, but it's part of the tradition, and the kids understand what's at stake. The writing felt a little choppy-- like the words were matter of fact, without a lyrical flow. But, a wonderful book, featuring a character in a wheelchair, too.
jendewind's review against another edition
4.0
This is a good read aloud for elementary and middle school students. It’s set in Lahore, Pakistan during the holiday of Basant. There is an element of competition between the main character, Malik, and his bully who fiercely battle their kites. Malik, who uses a wheelchair, senses other people’s hurt and proves that there are kind people in the world by sharing his victory with someone who needs it.
missy_littell's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this story--so colorful and playful. I enjoyed learning about Basant, a celebration of spring, from a child's perspective. The various kites are illustrated using different materials, which adds a great texture to the story. The characters in the book are 3 children from Lahore, Pakistan. The neighborhood bully makes a slight appearance in the book without overwhelming the story. This would make a great title for a spring-themed storytime.
wordnerd153's review against another edition
3.0
Loved learning about a new holiday and appreciated that the protagonist is in a wheelchair but that isn't relevant to the story. A tad text heavy.
jrrolffs's review
4.0
The main character in this book is in a wheelchair, yet is competing in a kite flying contest similar to his peers. An affirming read for any child who is differently-abled.