Synopsis: This graphic novel illustrates the challenges an American-born Chinese boy might face while living in America by following three seemingly different stories. One story is of a monkey deity called the Monkey King who rules his island inhabited by his monkey subjects. When there is a party of the Gods held in the Heavens and the Monkey King is kicked out, he struggles to accept his monkey self and begins to take on human like qualities because he is no longer confident in himself. Another character is introduced as a younger boy in elementary school who is made fun of because of his racial background. When another racially different kid moves in at first the boy treats him badly but soon enough they become good friends. Another character is introduced with his crazy cousin from China staying with his family to visit for a week or so. He is forced to take him to school and is constantly embarrassed by his Chinese cousin and is frustrated to the point of losing it when he learns his cousin's crazy true identity. All of the character's stories come together as they all learn important lessons about accepting who they are and learning that being different is okay.
Review: I loved this book, every page was well done and very entertaining. I think it shared it message well and taught lessons to me that I didn't expect to learn when I opened the book. Though the images are funny and the dialogue doesn't seem serious I think there are serious lessons to hear. I think this book is a friendly graphic novel to any audience and a great way to spend a little less than an hour of your day.
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