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Leary, Mary , Leary, Mary

Karate Girl

32 pp. | Farrar | October, 2003 | Trade ISBN 0-374-33977-5 $$16.00
(3) K-3 A young girl, angry at the bullies who harass her brother, changes her mind about revenge once she begins karate, which teaches students "to be sure enough of oneself to avoid a fight." The straightforward text focuses on karate's physical and mental components. The illustrations, though just this side of garish, capture (through facial expressions and a repeated dragon motif) the serenity and strength the girl gains.
Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano

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