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The astonishing story of martial arts legend Bruce Lee . . . told in spectacular graphic form.Bruce Lee was born on November 27, 1940 - in both the hour and the year of the dragon. Almost immediately, he was plunged into conflict: as a child in Hong Kong as it was invaded and occupied by the Japanese; as the object of discrimination and bullying; and as a teenager grappling against the influence of gangs.As the world knows, Lee found his salvation and calling through kung fu - first as a student, then as a teacher, and finally as a global star. The Boy Who Became a Dragon tells his story in brilliant comic form.
About the Author
Jim Di Bartolo is a mixed media illustrator, a painter, and a visual storyteller. In his freelance career he has illustrated novels, comic books, and role-playing games. His upcoming collaborative novel with Kiersten White entitled IN THE SHADOWS will be released from Scholastic on April 29th, 2014. He and his wife, the author Laini Taylor, have also collaborated on several books, and their most recent joint-effort, Lips Touch: Three Times, was a National Book Award finalist. He lives in Portland, Oregon with Laini and their daughter and can be found online at www.jimdibartolo.comChances are, he should be getting more sleep.
