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The Painted Boy by Charles De Lint

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The Painted Boy

Charles De Lint

Penguin Young Readers Group · Hardcover · November 11, 2010

Reading lane: YA Mythical Creature Stories

Jay Li should be in Chicago, finishing high school and working at his family's restaurant.

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Who It's For

Good for fans of FantasyGood for readers who enjoy YA Mythical Creature Stories and Dragons & Mythic Creatures.

Book Details

Authors
Charles De Lint
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
November 11, 2010
Format
Hardcover
Theme
YA Mythical Creature Stories · Dragons & Mythic Creatures
Reading lane
YA Mythical Creature Stories

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Publisher Categories

  • Mythical Creatures

  • Self-Esteem & Resilience

About This Book

Jay Li should be in Chicago, finishing high school and working at his family's restaurant. Instead, as a born member of the Yellow Dragon Clan-part human, part dragon, like his grandmother-he is on a quest even he does not understand. His journey takes him to Santo del Vado Viejo in the Arizona desert, a town overrun by gangs, haunted by members of other animal clans, perfumed by delicious food, and set to the beat of Malo Malo, a barrio rock band whose female lead guitarist...

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Jay Li should be in Chicago, finishing high school and working at his family's restaurant. Instead, as a born member of the Yellow Dragon Clan-part human, part dragon, like his grandmother-he is on a quest even he does not understand. His journey takes him to Santo del Vado Viejo in the Arizona desert, a town overrun by gangs, haunted by members of other animal clans, perfumed by delicious food, and set to the beat of Malo Malo, a barrio rock band whose female lead guitarist captures Jay's heart. He must face a series of dangerous, otherworldly-and very human-challenges to become the man, and dragon, he is meant to be. This is Charles de Lint at his best!

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