Pie Biter in Trilingual Edition in English, Chinese, and Spanish

Pie Biter or Comepasteles

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Pie Biter or Comepasteles.
In English, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese. Hard Cover.

Our Price: $15.95

Language: English/Traditional Characters
Media: Book
ISDN 10: 1-885008-07-4
ISDN 13: 9-781885-008077

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Product Code: ABS101

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Pie Biter, Comepasteles.
In English, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese. Hard Cover.

Based on a real person, a young Chinese immigrant, Hoi who came to the America in the late 1800s to work on the railroads. PIE-BITER was the nickname given to Hoi whose love for American pies became legendary. This is the story about Hoi, who grew from a skinny adolescent into a strong young man, successful in his own business. This tale is written in the folk tradition of John Henry, Paul Bunyan, and Pecos Bill and is complemented by wonderful color illustrations.

American Book Award, 1984, Before Columbus Foundation
ALA Children's Books of International Interest, 1984

"The illustrations are striking, in pleasantly bold colors and with interesting documentary backgrounds introduced from time to time.... A valuable tribute to the pioneer work of the Chinese-American community." -School Library Journal

"...a marvelous children's book. Artist Tang has created characters which are historically accurate and without the usual stereotypical look or characteristics of ethnic characters portrayed in the 19th century. ...a warm immortalization of the legend of Pie-Biter." -Asian Week

"A wonderful combination of Chinese illustrative techniques and western watercolor scenes gives the art work a colorful, warm, and interesting look." -Pacific Sun