Red Kite, Blue Kite

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Red Kite, Blue Kite is a 2013 children's book written by Ji-li Jiang and illustrated by Greg Ruth. [1]

Set in China, it follows the story of Tai Shan, a boy who enjoys flying kites. He readjusts with his situation when his father, referred to in the book as the Chinese word for father, "Ba Ba" (爸爸), [2] is detained as part of the Cultural Revolution. [1] He stays with an unrelated old woman, named Granny Wang, [2] until he is reunited with his father. [1]

Publishers Weekly stated that the conflict was handled with "scrupulous honesty". [1]

Publishers Weekly recommended the book for older children due to the content of the plot. [1] Kirkus Reviews stated "any child coping with separation from a loved one may find comfort in this story." [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Red Kite, Blue Kite." Publishers Weekly . November 12, 2012. Retrieved on December 27, 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 "Red Kite, Blue Kite." Kirkus Reviews . November 14, 2012. Print: December 1, 2012. Retrieved on December 27, 2018.


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