Dragonwings
Overview & Summary
In early-20th-century San Francisco, young Chinese immigrant Moon Shadow is reunited with the father he has never met, Windrider, a dreamer obsessed with building a flying machine, and together they navigate poverty, anti-Chinese prejudice, and the devastating 1906 earthquake while pursuing Windrider's seemingly impossible dream. Laurence Yep's Newbery Honor novel, inspired partly by real early Chinese-American aviators, blends historical fiction with a father-son story about ambition and belonging.
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Who This Book Is For
A great pick for Middle school students (Grades 6–8) studying History and Humanities. Helps students connect historical events with real human stories and broader perspectives.
Why CE Recommends This Book
Selected for Academic Enrichment & Readiness. Pushing slightly beyond standard classroom expectations, this title widens vocabulary, supports steady Lexile growth, and builds the academic rigor needed for advanced middle and high school courses.
