Boxers & Saints

Author

Yang, Gene Luen

1) Boxers

Author

Yang, Gene Luen

Series

Boxers & Saints volume 1
Boxers and Saints volume 1

Publisher

First Second Books

Pub. Date

2013.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG+ - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

Description

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A graphically rendered account of China's Boxer Rebellion in 1898 is told from the perspective of Little Bao, who joins an army of kung fu-trained commoners who fight for freedom from the oppression inflicted by foreign missionaries and soldiers.

2) Saints

Author

Yang, Gene Luen

Series

Boxers & Saints volume 2
Boxers and Saints volume 2

Publisher

First Second

Pub. Date

2013.

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG+ - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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A companion volume to Boxers graphically depicts China's 1898 Boxer Rebellion from the perspective of a young Christian convert and neglected fourth daughter who struggles with divided loyalties that compel her to make the ultimate sacrifice for her faith.