The King of Dragons

摘要: Ian and his father, a Vietnam War veteran, have been homeless since was eight. Now at ten or eleven years of age (they don't keep track birthdays), suddenly must fend for himself, father simply fails to return one day. But has become adept living by father's code: "Pull back; stay out sight; leave trace." So is wary when people begin move in their current abode, an abandoned city court house. From hidden vantage point, watches the bustle activity rooms below him, where workers are arranging kite exhibition. He gets caught up, not only exhibit's progress, but lives volunteers. Most fascinating however, kites-especially brilliantly colored Chinese called King Dragons. learns enough about kites from books exhibit pass himself off as son hired be tour guide children first time long while, feels secure happy-and so willing abide code. The characters sharply etched, narrative moves swiftly, with moments poignancy suspense. As any good survival story, much interest reader lies small details Ian's daily life; everything takes such careful planning, finding winter jacket preparing building safe return. And also true stories, end adventure bittersweet.