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In 13th‑century China, nineteen‑year‑old Haoyou, whose precocious kindness keeps his mother from a forced remarriage, discovers the wonder of kite flying as part of the traveling circus. His mastery of the craft leads him beyond the borders of his homeland, offering a young boy an unexpected encounter with the powerful Mongol ruler Kublai Khan. Through the sky and the palace, the story weaves themes of family, courage, and cultural exchange within the backdrop of the Yuan Dynasty.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Historical Fiction/Medieval Historical Fiction
Authors: Geraldine McCaughrean
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