This author is one I definitely had to research before attempting this blog. I didn't recognize the name when I read it, and after researching... I realized that I've only read a very select few books written by this author. This could be due to the fact that many of the books I reviewed by Laurence Yep seem to focus on dragons, lions, and other animals/characters that are based on Asian themes/topics. I have never enjoyed reading books that are about science fiction, mysteries, or any type of "supernatural" books. I'm not sure how to exactly categorize Yep's work, but they just didn't appear very interesting to me. As a child, I loved to read books by authors such as Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, etc. As an adult, I still enjoy reading books that are realistic in nature.... fiction is ok, but I prefer realistic fiction. I only watch tv shows and movies that are real-life, comedies, love stories, or realistic in nature.
After reviewing the author's selection of books, I did read (or attempt to read) a few... Some of the ones that appear to be on booklists (for children/young adults) and the more popular among these age groups are:
Dragon Road (Golden Mountain Chronicles)
When the Circus Came to Town
Case of the Lion Dance (Chinatown Series)
Bravo, Mia!
The one book that was familiar to me out of all of the ones I found is Bravo, Mia! This book is part of the American Girl Series which I am very familiar with, as are most little girls between the ages of 5 and 10. This book is one that I particularly enjoyed in the series because it deals with Mia's heartbreak of having to possibly not be able to do what she loves (skate) due to family and financial issues. It is sad, but very realistic in nature, and I think it teaches the readers good family values/responsibility and decision making skills.
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