| View Larger Image | Crane (The Five Ancestors, Book 4) | Paperbackby Jeff Stone (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Yearling | | Page Count: | 272 Pages | | Publication Date: | February 26, 2008 | | Sales Rank: | 55,284th |
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Product Description
Hok, a crane-style Kung Fu master, is also a master at hiding. For the past 12 years, she has hidden the fact that she is a girl. Now her rogue brother, Ying, and his army have placed a huge price on her head. Fortunately, she manages to make it to Keifeng where she finds her mother and a "round-eye" with the very funny name of Charles. Together Hok and Charles start to make some sense of the magnitude of Ying's plans.From the Hardcover edition. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 6 reviews)
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If do right, no can defense by Richard E. Parke (New York, NY)  5 Stars
November 24, 2008
All right, I confess -- I borrowed that line from Mr. Miyagi (in "The Karate Kid") describing "Crane technique." Anyway, my 10-year-old son and I are reading this series. We study Chinese martial arts, so when we came upon these books we had to buy them. While we've enjoyed each entry in the series, "Crane" adds another layer by introducing Western characters; the cultural interplay as written by Mr. Stone is interesting.
The stories and characters are nicely constructed. Mr. Stone is adept at mixing compelling action with a strong plot (something sorely lacking in the most recent James Bond film, "Quantum of Solace"). But "The Five Ancestors" series is more than just entertainment; like all good writing, it makes the reader (here, school-age children) think. Each of the Five Ancestors faces moral dilemmas and has to make difficult choices. I think that the lessons taught in these books about loyalty, duty, perseverance, etc., are important for our children, and Mr. Stone's work here proves him to be an ally in reinforcing those ideals.
Right now we're reading "Eagle" (Book 5) and are eagerly awaiting "Mouse." I hope that these books continue to sell; it's great to see authors of quality material succeed.
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The Whole Series is marvelous by Sistertex (Minnesota) 5 Stars
May 19, 2008
I have read the entire series so far, still haven't read Eagle but will get that soon! Each book has just pulled me right through from beginning to end, very enjoyable. Honor, survival and the martial arts - all good stuff.
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best book ever by Martha M. Pitts 5 Stars
August 07, 2007
This is an awsome book the first one is tiger that one is realy good to. once you read the first book youl be modevated to read the whole seriese. It's about monks at temple and fighting the auther jeff stone writes and creates beutifly, he detailes the fighting so well it's like your there waching it. READ THE WHOLE SERIESE IT'S GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kids who love martial arts will relish this adventure. by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) 5 Stars
June 10, 2007
Three companions head down the Yellow River to the underworld of a dangerous city, unaware that their youngest brother is being used as bait in a trap, in this exciting Kung Fu drama which adds to a series with the fourth out of five projected books. Hok has long hidden her identity, but when her old life causes complications in her new world, Hok finds herself allying with other young monks who must use their kung fu skills to survive. Kids who love martial arts will relish this adventure.
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My son loves this series by baybooklover (Lafayette, CA USA) 5 Stars
May 15, 2007
My 10 year old has read each book in this series with relish and has now gone back to re-read them all. It has sparked his interest in reading after a lull, and he sped through them in no time. Now we just need to wait for thhe next one...
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Little street urchin ShaoSu has always wanted to belong. His small size makes him an easy target for bullies and baddies and this little “mouse” always needs a place to hide. When he is befriended by Hok and Ying, he thinks he has found a new family, and eagerly tags along as they continue on their travels. What he doesn’t know is that his new friends are the most wanted criminals in China, and their adventures will land him in the middle of a battle not only for their lives, but for the...
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