Book Detail

Eyes of the Dragon

Publication Information
Author:  Leaf, Margaret Illustrator:  Young, Ed
Title:  Eyes of the Dragon Date:  1987
Publisher:  Lothrop, Lee & Shepard City:  New York
ISBN, paperback:  0-688-06155-9 ISBN, hardback:  

Recommended audience:
ABE/ABLE:   Yes ESOL:  
Family:   Yes Young Adult:  
Picture:   Yes

General Information:
Book Type(s):    legends, tales, and myths, fiction

HSE Descriptor(s):   

Summary:
A Chinese magistrate commissions a famous painter of dragons to paint one on the protective walls of the village. This tale relates what happens when the magistrate fails to keep his agreement.

Teaching Ideas:
Since the illustrations are particularly vivid, students may want to discuss how color is used to achieve an emotional tone or response. What is the relationship of the artist to public art and to local officials in the story? In our communities today? Students might choose to write a different ending. If a trip to a museum is a possibility, students might enjoy applying the principles of dragon painting found in the editor's note to Chinese objects on display. Students who especially enjoy Ed Young's illustrations might want to look at other books he has illustrated.

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bullet Emotions-Personal Issues > personal issues > group > leadership
bullet Art and Photography > art > artists
bullet Communities > belonging


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