American Born Chinese
by Gene Luen Yang
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 47.8K reader ratings. First published in 2006. The book spans 240 pages.
About American Born Chinese
All Jin Wang wants is to fit in. When his family moves to a new neighborhood, he suddenly finds that he's the only Chinese American student at his school. Jocks and bullies pick on him constantly, and he has hardly any friends. Then, to make matters worse, he falls in love with an all-American girl...Born to rule over all the monkeys in the world, the story of the Monkey King is one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables. Adored by his subjects, master of the arts of kung-fu, he is the most powerful monkey on earth. But the Monkey King doesn't want to be a monkey. He wants to be hailed as a god...Chin-Kee is the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, and he's ruining his cousin Danny's life. Danny's a popular kid at school, but every year Chin-Kee comes to visit, and every year Danny has to transfer to a new school to escape the shame. This year, though, things quickly go from bad to worse...These three apparently unrelated tales come together with an unexpected twist, in a modern fable that is hilarious, poignant and action-packed. American Born Chinese is an amazing rise, all the way up to the astonishing climax--and confirms what a growing number of readers already know: Gene Yang is a major talent.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gene Luen Yang |
| Published | 2006 |
| Pages | 240 |
| Kindle Price | $9.99 |
| Genres | Comics & Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.88 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 47,824 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is American Born Chinese?
American Born Chinese is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is American Born Chinese worth reading?
Based on 47.8K reader ratings, American Born Chinese has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is American Born Chinese?
American Born Chinese has 240 pages.
Who wrote American Born Chinese?
American Born Chinese was written by Gene Luen Yang. It was first published in 2006.
What is the ISBN for American Born Chinese?
The ISBN-13 for American Born Chinese is 9781596431520.0.
How much does American Born Chinese cost on Kindle?
American Born Chinese is available on Kindle for $9.99. Pricing may vary by region and promotional offers.
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