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A review by heatherbermingham
The Boy Who Became a Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story by Jim Di Bartolo
3.0
I'd give this 3.5 stars if I could.
Unlike some reviewers, I don't mind that this book focuses on Bruce Lee's childhood. I think the target audience, 10-12-year-olds will enjoy that. I appreciate that Di Bartolo includes a note that some things are glossed over and fictionalized due to a lack of knowledge or conflicting reports about that time in Bruce's life. I do kind of wish there'd been more distinction, maybe with a small bibliography, about what was 100% true, what was fudged, etc. I don't think it would have taken away from enjoyment of the book for most kids, and it would have been a quick little lesson on sources, fact vs. fiction, etc. Because of the focus on young Bruce, his adult career and death feels a little rushed. I would have appreciated a few more pages and maybe some specifics about Bruce's impact on movies/martial arts. That said, I think the average 10-12-year-old will enjoy this, and I think the art is really lovely.
Unlike some reviewers, I don't mind that this book focuses on Bruce Lee's childhood. I think the target audience, 10-12-year-olds will enjoy that. I appreciate that Di Bartolo includes a note that some things are glossed over and fictionalized due to a lack of knowledge or conflicting reports about that time in Bruce's life. I do kind of wish there'd been more distinction, maybe with a small bibliography, about what was 100% true, what was fudged, etc. I don't think it would have taken away from enjoyment of the book for most kids, and it would have been a quick little lesson on sources, fact vs. fiction, etc. Because of the focus on young Bruce, his adult career and death feels a little rushed. I would have appreciated a few more pages and maybe some specifics about Bruce's impact on movies/martial arts. That said, I think the average 10-12-year-old will enjoy this, and I think the art is really lovely.