  | Shang-Chi and the quest for immortality Author: Ying, Victoria | |
| Price: $19.08 | ||
Summary:
Twelve-year-old Shang-Chi and his younger sister, Shi-Hua, are the only children in the grand palace of the Five Weapons Society. Their father, Zheng-Zu, is a harsh master, and all Shang-Chi wants is to prove himself in his father's eyes. So when he overhears that his father's powers may be waning and discovers an ancient scroll that might be the key to helping him get those powers back, Shang-Chi knows exactly what to do. In graphic novel format.
| Illustrator: | Herring, Ian |
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 2.90 Points: .5 Quiz: 522988 |
Reviews:
School Library Journal (09/01/23)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 09/01/2023 Gr 3–7—Yang provides an insightful look into the formative years of the Marvel superhero, Shang-Chi. The titular hero is only 12 when he and his little sister, Shi-Hua, explore the secrets of his father's (the warlord Zheng Zu) palace. With Shiu-Hua's aid, Shang-Chi leaves the palace by night in search of a magical peach he heard about in legend. Shang-Chi hopes to impress his father by presenting him with the peaches, but the world beyond the palace walls is far stranger than he could have imagined. He meets fantastical characters from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West, such as Monkey and Guan Yin, along with previously unknown brothers and sisters cast from his father's home, and dangerous villains who want the magic peaches for themselves. Along the way, Shang-Chi learns the value of teamwork and gains self-confidence from within, instead of from his father's approval. The fully Asian cast and scenery of this graphic novel are beautifully drawn with vibrant colors and strong linework. VERDICT A solid addition to the Shang-Chi mythos and a gateway into traditional Chinese mythology.—Tammy Ivins - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
