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barnesbookshelf's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
This is a very enjoyable kids book! I didn't love how the women were relegated to the background, but it is accurate for 15th century Korea, so it gets a pass. I did love the relationship between the two brothers and how they became such good friends with the king. It was an easy and enjoyable read!
tiggerrd's review
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
justicepirate's review
4.0
I read this to my sons in just a few days and they really loved learning about how two brothers in Ancient Korea may have interacted with one another. It definitely taught about some of the origins of the kite fights that are famous there.
Two brothers love to design and fly kites. They prepare for the annual kite fight and try to make the most magnificent kite for the young king. It is a really cute story for kids 8 and up, otherwise it might bore them a bit. I feel the first couple chapters were a bit dry and then it got really good.
Two brothers love to design and fly kites. They prepare for the annual kite fight and try to make the most magnificent kite for the young king. It is a really cute story for kids 8 and up, otherwise it might bore them a bit. I feel the first couple chapters were a bit dry and then it got really good.
kai3cll's review
5.0
At one point when I was beginning to discover South Korea's culture and traditions I wondered if they ever flew kites. I had witnessed kites in Japanese anime but didn't know if Korea had a liking for this sport too.
Due to this, The Kite Fighters took me to the grounds of Joseon Korea with the sights of a sport that I have often seen around my neighborhood during India's grand kite festival celebrations.
The book not only depicts the journey of a kite from paper to wide horizons but also highlights the coming-of-age tale of two brothers who are learning the principles of adulthood- quite similar to a kite taking a fight into the open sky.
While reviewing another book by Linda Sue Park I wrote that 'this should be added to the school's curriculum'- hence although Kite Fighters might not make it to the syllabus of school I do hope that makes it into the hands of many middle-school readers.
Due to this, The Kite Fighters took me to the grounds of Joseon Korea with the sights of a sport that I have often seen around my neighborhood during India's grand kite festival celebrations.
The book not only depicts the journey of a kite from paper to wide horizons but also highlights the coming-of-age tale of two brothers who are learning the principles of adulthood- quite similar to a kite taking a fight into the open sky.
While reviewing another book by Linda Sue Park I wrote that 'this should be added to the school's curriculum'- hence although Kite Fighters might not make it to the syllabus of school I do hope that makes it into the hands of many middle-school readers.
meganmcc1234's review
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
thereaderintherye's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
carmenhartjensen's review
4.0
Global Reading Book.
Great story and I love the relationship between the two brothers.
Great story and I love the relationship between the two brothers.
hadiqa01's review
5.0
It made me cry in the end ( T_T)＼(^-^ ). I always love her writings and she knows how to make her readers cry ㅠㅠ.
In Pakistan, they have Kite Festival every year in Spring (If I remember well) People come and bring kites with them. They wear a special color ( which I don't remember) and fly kites as cut other people lines too (just like like in the book).
darthchrista's review
4.0
You can’t go wrong with Linda Sue Park. This book supplemented our Asia geography lessons. It prompted discussions about family honor and roles.