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In the Korean capital of 1473, eleven‑year‑old Young‑sup grapples with the privileges enjoyed by his eldest brother, Kee‑sup. Retaining his fondness for kite flying, Young‑sup devises a plan to win the New Year kite‑fighting competition. Working together, the brothers merge Young‑sup’s flight expertise with Kee‑sup’s skill in crafting robust kites, turning rivalry into cooperation as they approach the contest with determination and brotherly ingenuity.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Linda Sue Park
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