Lion Dancers

Written & illustrated by Cai Tse

Old friends clash as rivals in a lion dance showdown.

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304 pages· 11,809 words· Est. 2 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Wei returns to lion dancing, reigniting a fierce rivalry with his former best friend, Hung. As they compete for the top spot, Wei must confront past mistakes and rediscover the true spirit of teamwork. Will their rivalry destroy their dreams, or can they find a way to dance together again?

From the publisher

A Junior Library Guild Selection Former best friends become bitter rivals when one returns to lion dancing after a long absence in this vibrant and heartfelt middle grade graphic novel perfect for fans of Haikyu!! and Fence. Young Wei dreamed of being a legendary lion dancer just like his dad. With his best friend Hung performing as the tail and Wei controlling the head, he knew they could become the next generation of lion dance champions. But after his dad’s sudden passing, Wei abruptly quits lion dancing–and his friendship with Hung. Years later, Wei is stuck…in life, in school, and on the bench at games. That is, until he crashes a junior lion dance practice and feels his long-sleeping passion wake up within him once more. The team is happy to have another member to carry on the tradition, especially as one as preternaturally talented as Wei. There’s just one person who doesn’t want him there: the self-proclaimed star, Hung. As Wei and Hung fight to be considered the top lion dancer, both will have to learn how to face their mistakes head-on and remember what it really means to be part of a team.

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