This children’s story by Eugenia Chu is part of a two book series, “Brandon Goes to…” and is recommended for ages seven to eleven.
Brandon is on a trip to Hong Kong where he meets up with his grandparents and is introduced to his cousin, Kelsey! While touring the city and feasting on local dishes, Brandon thinks he sees a great red dragon – but is it real or imagined? Does anyone else see the dragon? Will Brandon find out before he flies back home? This multicultural, multigenerational chapter book includes some Mandarin Chinese (Simplified) with Pinyin pronunciation, adding layers for those learning or interested in the Chinese language and culture.
About the author, Eugenia Chu:
Eugenia Chu is an attorney, turned stay-at-home mom, turned award-winning and best-selling author. She is a first generation Chinese-American citizen and lives on a magical beach in Miami with her husband and son, Brandon, who is the inspiration for her stories. She enjoys reading, writing, traveling, yoga and drinking too much coffee. She has been a presenter at numerous schools, libraries and book festivals.
When Brandon was very little, the author couldn’t find children’s storybooks to read to him which touched upon Chinese culture and which included some Chinese (Mandarin) words to teach and/or reinforce his Chinese vocabulary, so she started writing her own.
“Author Eugenia Chu takes readers on a wonderfully authentic and interesting sightseeing trip but makes sure to sprinkle a story of mythical creatures giving this tale a magical quality. Adorable, informative, and engaging. Chu’s wonderful slice of Asian life is a fun way to learn about culture…“
Visit Eugenia Chu on her website: http://eugeniachu.com
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