I found it interesting that in his biography it says he has been in rivalry with his brother since the day he was born. Yep wants to get back at him since he (his brother) is the one who named him Laurence. His brother got the name from a saint who died a particularly gruesome death. Laurence is offended from this!
Some of Yep’s famous books include The Dragon’s Child, Dragon Road, Auntie Tiger, Sea Glass:1970, Dragonwings, The Traitor, Dragon Steel and many more.
One that I’ve read was Later Gator. It’s about a Chinese boy who realizes that he has a special bond with his brother. Teddy doesn't get along with his little brother, Bobby because he is jealous of him …he never gets in trouble. He treats him like he is his enemy. He decides to get his perfect brother and eye-popping. What better than a meat-eating alligator with hopes that he will get into trouble with it. The pet dies and he feels very bad for his brother. He begins to realize how much he does care for his brother.
What a great book to share with children who’ve had pets to pass away. It will help them cope with life disappointing moments.
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