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32 pp.
| Farrar |
October, 2003 |
TradeISBN 0-374-33977-5$$16.00
(3)
K-3
A young girl, angry at the bullies who harass her brother, changes her mind about revenge once she begins karate, which teaches students "to be sure enough of oneself to avoid a fight." The straightforward text focuses on karate's physical and mental components. The illustrations, though just this side of garish, capture (through facial expressions and a repeated dragon motif) the serenity and strength the girl gains.