The Painted Boy

The Painted Boy

Hardback (11 Nov 2010)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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!

Book information

ISBN: 9780670011919
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers
Pub date:
DEWEY: [Fic]
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 448
Weight: 562g
Height: 217mm
Width: 149mm
Spine width: 35mm