King for a Day by Rukhsana Khan (English) Paperback Book

Description: King for a Day by Rukhsana Khan, Christiane Krömer Although confined to a wheelchair, Malik, a Pakistani boy, captures the most kites, including those of the bully next door, during the annual spring kite-flying festival of Basant and becomes "King" of the festival for the day. Full color. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Malik, a Pakistani boy who uses a wheelchair, is excited to compete in the annual kite-flying festival of Basant. Can his kite defeat the bullys and make him "King" of the festival?Basant is here, with feasts and parties to celebrate the arrival of spring. But what Malik is looking forward to most is doing battle from his rooftop with Falcon, the special kite he has built for speed. Today is Maliks chance to be the best kite fighter, the king of Basant. In two fierce battles, Malik takes down the kites flown by the bully next door. Then Malik moves on, guiding Falcon into leaps, swirls, and dives, slashing strings and plucking kites from the sky. By the end of the day, Malik has a big pile of captured kites. He is the king! But then the bully reappears, trying to take a kite from a girl in the alley below. With a sudden act of kingly generosity, Malik finds the perfect way to help the girl. This lively, contemporary story introduces readers to a centuries-old festival and the traditional sport of kite fighting, and to a spirited, determined young boy who masters the sport while finding his own way to face and overcome lifes challenges. Author Biography Rukhsana Khan is the author of several award-winning books published in the United States and Canada. Born in Lahore, Pakistan, she and her family immigrated to Canada when she was three. Khans stories enable children of all backgrounds to connect with cultures of Eastern origins. The idea for King for a Day came to Khan one day when she was watching people practicing their kite lifts and dives. Khan lives with her husband and family in Toronto, Canada. Visit her online at rukhsanakhan.com and follow her on Twitter at @rukhsanabooks. Christiane Krömer specializes in illustrating books for children that feature different cultures and ethnicities from around the world. She drew inspiration for the illustrations for King for a Day from numerous sources, including Mughal miniature paintings and the vivid colors, patterns, and folk art designs of Pakistan. A native of the former East Germany, Krömer now resides in Brooklyn, New York. Visit her online at christianekromer.com. Review * "Krömers inventive compositions are a visually exciting match for Khans introduction to an appealing event... This story soars." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "Spring has arrived in Lahore, Pakistan, and the celebration of Basant ushers it in with an annual kite-flying contest." -- School Library Journal, starred review * "[A] visually engaging book, and Krömer is an illustrator to keep an eye on. A triumphant tale of the king of the skies." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Using a fantastic medley of mixed-media collage that incorporates traditional Pakistani fabric, handmade paper, burlap, silk, and ribbon, Krömer skillfully captures the textures and colors of Basant, the spring kite flying festival in Lahore... While this is undeniably grounded in a Lahori tradition, it is also a universal tale of one boys good-natured, competitive spirit and desire to shine, if only for a day." -- BooklistBest Books - Kirkus Reviews Best Books for Kids & Teens - Canadian Childrens Book Centre Best Childrens Books of the Year - Bank Street College of Education Best Multicultural Books - Center for the Study of Multicultural Childrens Literature CCBC Choices - Cooperative Childrens Book Center (CCBC) Freeman Book Award for East and Southeast Asian Childrens Literature - National Consortium for Teaching About Asia Junior Library Guild Selection Long Description Basant is here, with feasts and parties to celebrate the arrival of spring. But what Malik is looking forward to most is doing battle from his rooftop with Falcon, the special kite he has built for speed. Today is Maliks chance to be the best kite fighter, the king of Basant. In two fierce battles, Malik takes down the kites flown by the bully next door. Then Malik moves on, guiding Falcon into leaps, swirls, and dives, slashing strings and plucking kites from the sky. By the end of the day, Malik has a big pile of captured kites. He is the king! But then the bully reappears, trying to take a kite from a girl in the alley below. With a sudden act of kingly generosity, Malik finds the perfect way to help the girl. This lively, contemporary story introduces readers to a centuries-old festival and the traditional sport of kite fighting, and to a spirited, determined young boy who masters the sport while finding his own way to face and overcome lifes challenges. Review Quote * "Kr Details ISBN1643790560 Author Christiane Krömer Short Title KING FOR A DAY Pages 32 Publisher Lee & Low Books Language English ISBN-10 1643790560 ISBN-13 9781643790565 Format Paperback DEWEY E Imprint Lee & Low Books Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-02-19 NZ Release Date 2019-02-19 US Release Date 2019-02-19 UK Release Date 2019-02-19 Audience Age 4-7 Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-02-19 Audience Children / Juvenile Illustrator Christiane Krömer Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:125039756;

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