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Little Monk and the Mantis

A Bug, A Boy, and the Birth of a Kung Fu Legend

by John Fusco
Patrick Lugo
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"Engaging and knowledgeable...brings magical light and clarity to veiled martial arts history. In a cocoon shell, a man 'tis not a mantis til Fusco's faithful rendering of true life hero Wong Long bugs the Shaolin elders into accepting the teachings and virtues of the world's most dynamic insect...the praying mantis.—Dr. Craig D. Reid, Martial Arts Historian"|**2012 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award Winner!**
A young boy, abandoned on the steps of the Shaolin Temple, is adopted by mysterious Kung Fu monks. Raised in a place where the powers of animals are studied and practiced, Wong Long tries to fit in and learn kung fu.
Forever bested by the exotic animal styles of the other students, Wong Long runs away from the temple. That summer, he discovers and befriends a small praying mantis. Naming the mantis "Teacher", Wong Long is inspired to create an entirely new style of self-defense. When he returns to Shaolin Temple with his own unique style, the young monk is redeemed, history is made, and a kung fu legend will live on forever.
Little Monk and the Mantis is the thrilling tale of one boy's search for self-expression, courage and the peaceful, non-violent teachings that are at the root of true martial arts.

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  • Release date

    August 21, 2012

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

      • ISBN: 9781462908868

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      • ISBN: 9781462908868

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      • ISBN: 9781462908868
      • File size: 2501 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 5.4
    • Lexile® Measure: 910
    • Interest Level: K-3(LG)
    • Text Difficulty: 4-5

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  • Kindle Book
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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:5.4
  • Lexile® Measure:910
  • Interest Level:K-3(LG)
  • Text Difficulty:4-5

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