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Brandon Goes to Hong Kong - Xiānggǎng (香港) (Brandon Goes to . . .) [Print Replica] Kindle Edition

by Eugenia Chu (Author), Eliza Hsu Chen (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
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Brandon is on a trip to Hong Kong where he meets up with his grandparents and is introduced to his cousin, Kelsey! While touring the city and feasting on local dishes, Brandon thinks he sees a great red dragon – but is it real or imagined? Does anyone else see the dragon? Will Brandon find out before he flies back home? This multicultural, multigenerational chapter book includes some Mandarin Chinese (Simplified) with Pinyin pronunciation, adding layers for those learning or interested in the Chinese language and culture.
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    2 - 5
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    March 13, 2021
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"Brandon Goes to Hong Kong - Xiānggǎng (香港), by Eugenia Chu, is an 80-page adventure-filled children's story starring Brandon and his family who travel to Hong Kong where lots of fun and adventure await. This American-Chinese family is from the States, and they visit relatives in China and travel to different places and learn about China's wonderful culture. This is the third book I've read by Chu and it is by far my favorite. Her writing skills continue to improve with each book she writes, and this one was hard to put down. She mixes the exciting sights that China has to offer, along with a bit of mystery that Brandon is determined to solve. He loves dragons and it seems like they are showing up when he least expects them. Can he solve the mystery before his family has to leave for home?

For me, the most important message that Eugenia Chu gives is one that transcends the daily news bites we receive through the media on a constant basis. We are often given a slanted view of other countries, often based on the political ties or conflicts that exist between nations. And unfortunately, often that is all people are able to process. On the other hand, this book provides a safe passageway to another country, filled with kind people who don't have strong political motivations that try to influence one against the other. The people are just people, plain and simple. Chu's ability to bring this to the reader is outstanding, and the positive characters she creates make Brandon Goes to Hong Kong - Xiānggǎng (香港) a shining star and clear winner for readers of all ages. Highly recommended."

--- Readers' Favorite

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While on a trip to Hong Kong, Brandon thinks he sees a great red dragon - but is it real or imaginary? Join Brandon as he tours the city and learns about dragons in this multicultural, multigenerational chapter book which includes some Mandarin Chinese (Simplified) with Pinyin pronunciation throughout, adding educational elements of the Chinese language and culture. Is Brandon the only one who sees the dragon? Can legendary or mythical creatures ever be real? What do you believe?
"...a shining star and clear winner for readers of all ages. Highly recommended." --Readers' Favorite

"...needs to be on every home and classroom bookshelf!"
--Rebecca Flansburg, Project Manager for Multicultural Children's Book Day

"A great multicultural children's chapter book that connects family, culture, and travel with a touch of Chinese expressions that opens doors for readers to connect with the world." --Amanda Hsiung-Blodgett, MissPandaChinese.com

"Adorable, informative, and engaging." --Carole P. Roman, award-winning and best-selling children's book author

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08WPVFSN5
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 13, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 15.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Format ‏ : ‎ Print Replica
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  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ Brandon Goes to
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 11 years
  • Customer Reviews:
    5.0 out of 5 stars 53 ratings

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Eugenia Chu

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Eugenia Chu is an attorney, turned stay-at-home mom, turned award-winning and best-selling author.  She is a first generation Chinese-American citizen and lives on a magical beach in Miami with her husband and son, Brandon, who is the inspiration for her stories.  She enjoys reading, writing, traveling, yoga and drinking too much coffee. She has been a presenter at numerous schools, libraries and book festivals.

When Brandon was very little, the author couldn’t find children’s storybooks to read to him which touched upon Chinese culture and which included some Chinese (Mandarin) words to teach and/or reinforce his Chinese vocabulary, so she started writing her own.  

Website: http://eugeniachu.com

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Customers appreciate how the book introduces important Chinese phrases and serves as a wonderful introduction to Chinese and Hong Kong culture. Moreover, they find it a fun and engaging way for children and families to learn the language. The storytelling receives positive feedback for its imaginative content, with one customer noting how it inspires kids to do their own research. Additionally, customers like the visual style, with one review highlighting the charming black and white illustrations sprinkled throughout the book.

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Customers appreciate how the book introduces important Chinese phrases and provides a wonderful introduction to Chinese and Hong Kong culture, with simple Chinese vocabulary throughout.

"...There are also Chinese words mixed throughout the book with a pronunciation guide at the beginning of the book...." Read more

"...'s library and can teach them about cultural diversity, traditions, language, history, and even opening up your mind and imagination to believe the..." Read more

"...book will enjoy the simple illustrations and the Chinese words inserted within the tale...." Read more

"...This book is educational, filled with cultural references of Hong Kong, and also teaches kids Chinese characters and pronunciations alongside the..." Read more

11 customers mention "Learning value"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book educational and engaging, noting it's a fun way for children and families to learn the language. One customer mentions it's great for young travelers.

"...It's fun to follow along in the book with Brandon's adventures during his family vacation where he learns about different culture, religion, food,..." Read more

"...I think this book would make a great addition to any child's library and can teach them about cultural diversity, traditions, language, history, and..." Read more

"...Highly recommended for elementary and middle-grade students, especially those interested in learning about Asian customs and culture." Read more

"...This book is educational, filled with cultural references of Hong Kong, and also teaches kids Chinese characters and pronunciations alongside the..." Read more

10 customers mention "Storytelling"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the storytelling in the book, which is filled with imagination and includes cultural details about heritage and traditions. One customer notes how it inspires kids to do their own research, while another describes it as an engaging travel story.

"...It can also inspire kids to do their own research to learn about the things they are interested in." Read more

"...and can teach them about cultural diversity, traditions, language, history, and even opening up your mind and imagination to believe the impossible...." Read more

"...This book is also filled with imagination and adventure, which makes me feel like a kid again...." Read more

"...and interesting sightseeing trip but makes sure to sprinkle a story of mythical creatures giving this tale a magical quality...." Read more

6 customers mention "Visual style"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the visual style of the book, describing it as cute and imaginative, with one customer noting the charming black and white illustrations sprinkled throughout.

"...There are black and white pictures throughout the book and some pictures of various types of dragons...." Read more

"...Children who read this beginning chapter book will enjoy the simple illustrations and the Chinese words inserted within the tale...." Read more

"...There are charming black and white illustrations sprinkled throughout. This book is fun because of the mystery Brandon has to solve...." Read more

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  • Jessica D. Adams, Author
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great mix of imagination and learning all in one book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021
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    My daughters and I enjoyed reading, “Brandon Goes to Hong Kong” together. The story has a great mix of imagination and learning all in one book! Brandon goes on a vacation with his parents and to his surprise, his grandparents join them on their trip. Brandon gets to meet is little cousin, Kelsey, for the first time and they discuss dragons and if they are real. Brandon keeps seeing glimpses of something red during his tour through Hong Kong, making him wonder if he is seeing things or if there really is something there like a real dragon. It's fun to follow along in the book with Brandon's adventures during his family vacation where he learns about different culture, religion, food, mythical creatures, and legends. He even gets to go to Disneyland where he is a nice big cousin and gets a picture with a princess to make his cousin happy. Brandon does his own research during his vacation to find out more about dragons. There are black and white pictures throughout the book and some pictures of various types of dragons. There are also Chinese words mixed throughout the book with a pronunciation guide at the beginning of the book. The glossary at the back of the book is helpful for some of the different Chinese words used in the book.
    This book works great for a read aloud and would be great for kids to learn about other cultures. It can also inspire kids to do their own research to learn about the things they are interested in.
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  • IReads
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an adventure!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021
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    I really enjoyed reading this story about Brandon's travels to Hong Kong. I actually live in Hong Kong but haven't been able to do much in the last two years due to the pandemic, so reading this book made me feel like I was taking a tour around my city and experiencing all the wonderful things Hong Kong has to offer. I also enjoyed the mystery about the red dragon that Brandon sees and his quest to find out if dragons are real or mythical. He is a very inquisitive and curious boy and ends up doing a lot of research to find out all about dragons from different cultures. The ending surprised me! I won't spoil it but it was a perfect way to end such a wonderful and educational story. I like that it includes Chinese characters and pinyin alongside the English to introduce Chinese to young readers. It also has an introduction about the pronunciation and a glossary for the words used throughout the book. I think this book would make a great addition to any child's library and can teach them about cultural diversity, traditions, language, history, and even opening up your mind and imagination to believe the impossible. Highly recommended!
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  • Barbara Mojica
    5.0 out of 5 stars A RED DRAGON - for real?
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021
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    Another book in the charming and educational series of Brandon’s travels through China. In this adventure, Brandon and his family are visiting Hong Kong. He is surprised to find that his grandparents and cousin, Kelsey, will also be there.

    The book brings readers on a series of adventures in which they visit Victoria Peak, a marine and wildlife park, Disneyland, and the Big Buddha. Brandon will have the opportunity to ride ferries, cable cars, and a glass-bottom boat. But what really fascinates him are the flashes of a red dragon he thinks he keeps seeing in the sky.

    Brandon and his cousin set out to research all they can discover about dragons, but no one can seem to confirm whether they are real or mythical creatures. Brandon wants to believe they are real. A surprise visitor and a conversation with his grandfather finally give him the answer.

    Children who read this beginning chapter book will enjoy the simple illustrations and the Chinese words inserted within the tale. There is a glossary for young readers who wish to try their hand at learning Chinese. I especially enjoyed the questions at the end of each chapter and the surprise ending. Highly recommended for elementary and middle-grade students, especially those interested in learning about Asian customs and culture.
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  • James Roberts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and cultural
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2021
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    The “Brandon” books series is a wonderful gift to children. They are fun, educational, imaginative and adventurous. “Brandon Goes to Hong Kong” is no exception. This is a chapter book for readers advanced past picture books. It’s 72 pages divided into 17 chapters. There are charming black and white illustrations sprinkled throughout. This book is fun because of the mystery Brandon has to solve. It’s fun because it’s not a Sherlock Holmes type of mystery, it just peeks in a bit, from time to time, and keeps the reader hooked, which makes it even more of a mystery. This book is educational, filled with cultural references of Hong Kong, and also teaches kids Chinese characters and pronunciations alongside the English text. There is also a very helpful Chinese/English glossary at the back of the book. This book is also filled with imagination and adventure, which makes me feel like a kid again. The type of book you can’t put down, and just read cover to cover. Do you believe in Dragons? I do.
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  • Kelsey
    5.0 out of 5 stars A dragon or not a dragon
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2024
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    Was it a dragon or not? That is the question! This author does an amazing job with keeping you at the edge of your seat after every chapter and asking you a question on if you thought it was a dragon or not. It makes you want to read more! I also loved her use of other languages in the book to introduce children and talking about some fun things to do while in Hong Kong! So much fun!
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  • Victoria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a clever book packed full of information alongside a fantastic story!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2021
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    I love how this story includes so much opportunity for engagement and interaction as well as learning a second language almost incidentally along the way. So cleverly written with many fascinating things to learn about the local area too. Fact and fiction all rolled into one!
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  • Briar's Reviews
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best children's books around!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 3, 2021
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    Eugenia Chu is one of my new, favourite authors! Honestly, two books in and I'm digging everything she has to give us! Brandon Goes to Hong Kong is a delightful story that whisks the reader away to Brandon's fun, inviting world.

    This book is longer than the first book (which was a short, picture book). We have a short, middle grade read just under one hundred pages. This is an excellent story for five year olds and up, and I can easily see an older age group appreciating this book too! There's more to unpack with this story, in all the best ways! There's also lovely illustrations too.

    These are the amazing points that I love about this book:

    1. There is an introduction to Mandarin Chinese and how the tones work. To me, this is super interesting! I love an educational book that is also fun. You don't have to learn how Mandarin Chinese works, but if you want to Eugenia Chu has video offerings on her website on how to pronounce the words and how to use tones.

    2. This is a sweet book about family and fun! Brandon goes to Hong Kong (like the title suggests) and gets to experience exciting adventures with his family. You'll learn about a lot of major hot spots in Hong Kong when you read this book too. I definitely liked Googling some of the places he went to take me away during all the craziness of our current times.

    3. There questions at the end of the chapters to prompt discussion. Whether you love story telling, or just want a more engaged audience - this book is selling it all and making it work!

    4. There's a full glossary of words at the back! I love me some educational books. I also enjoyed learning how to pronounce these words (I'm not the best, but I'm learning and trying!).

    5. There's also an introduction to Cantonese. It's a little less than Mandarin, but it's super cool! And an introduction to what buddhism actually is! That's a topic I've always wanted to learn a little more about, so it was mighty cool learning it from a book. It makes it kid friendly and simple, and it also doesn't go into anything too controversial. Just a basic understanding of what goes along with that word.

    6. Dragons, kites, Komodo dragons, pandas and fantastical delights! What more can a young reader ask for?

    Overall, I highly recommend this book. It's an excellent read for young and older audiences alike!

    Five out of five stars!
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  • Bec
    5.0 out of 5 stars Educational and fun
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2021
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    A beautifully written book with lots of cultural references to Hong Kong, including some Chinese characters. I loved the glossary at the back and the illustrations are great too.
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