Region: Hong Kong

Subway Girl

By Book Importer | Published: May 10, 2011

He is shy. Unassuming. Inexperienced. She is Subway Girl. Cool. Unattainable. From the moment he sees her on a Hong Kong subway, Simon is intrigued by Amy, but he doesn’t have the nerve to talk to her. When he finally works up the courage, he realizes he can’t. Because Amy doesn’t speak Chinese, and Simon [...]

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Fu Finds the Way

By auraenid | Published: February 8, 2010

When the warrior Chang challenges young Fu to a duel, Fu panics. His only hope is that the Master will train him, just as he’s trained all the young warriors of the village.  But instead of teaching Fu to fight, the Master teaches him.to pour tea. Fu learns purpose, flow and patience in the process, [...]

Other Descriptors: China, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

The Travel Game

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Tad and his aunt Hattie take an imaginary trip to Hong Kong.Armed with a globe, an illustrated almanac, and their imaginations, Tad and Aunt Hattie play the travel game. They ride elephants in India, escape deadly piranhas in the Amazon River, and hail a water taxi to visit the beautiful boat city of Hong Kong—all [...]

Other Descriptors: Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , , , » Leave a comment

Be Water, My Friend: The Early Years Of Bruce Lee

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: June 15, 2007

 A biography of Bruce Lee focusing on his early years in Hong Kong, where he discovered martial arts and began developing the physical and mental skills that led to his career as a legendary martial artist and film star.

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