Kevin heard a man’s voice from somewhere on the other side of his room. “Show me your hands, Strange One.” A grim voice. “Stand–slowly–and show me your hands.” Kevin is trying to remember what he’s supposed to do if there’s an intruder in the house: stay calm, don’t look scared, call 911. At the same time, he’s doing his best to figure out how the heck some guy with a bow and arrows got into the room. The archer’s explanation–“I lost my balance, fell off the tiger, and landed here”–just adds to Kevin’s bewilderment. The stranger’s astonishing arrival is only the beginning of a dazzling adventure. For the man, whom Kevin calls Archer or Archie, has come from a centuries-old Korean kingdom. And it’s up to Kevin to find a way to send him back through space and time . . . before history is changed forever.
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"Kevin is so bored on a slow afternoon after school he's even doing his homework. When all of a sudden he hears a thud and a thwack, and an arrow has pinned his hat to the wall! It's nice to have a fantasy that features an Asian American kid and a Korean time traveler" — Kathyred (4 out of 5 stars)
"Kevin is so bored on a slow afternoon after school he's even doing his homework. When all of a sudden he hears a thud and a thwack, and an arrow has pinned his hat to the wall! It's nice to have a fantasy that features an Asian American kid and a Korean time traveler"
" Entertaining book; fantasy mixed with some factual historical fiction. A fun read--not as good as her others, but definitely appeals to kids looking for a book with adventure. "
" It's been awhile since I read this but from what I can remember I really liked a lot! Like I've said I hate the fact I'm a book judged but I am, and my fav. Animal is the tiger so that is why I picked if up.I ended really likeing it. :) "
" I read this book as part of my job as a librarian (sweet gig). It's a book 3rd through 8th graders will read next year as part of a statewide book contest. It was a quick and easy time travel story. It will be great for 3rd and 4th graders. The most interesting part for me was the embedded math problem the main character solved. I like that the author included Chinese zodiac information, but she did not take it far enough into the future. Any kid born after 2000 will have to look elsewhere to be sure of his or her Chinese birth year (if they're born in January/February anyway). "
" This is a quick read with some great messagaes for kids about focusing, perseverance etc. It's a 2008/9 High Tea book. "
" I read this in 5th grade and I really liked it, I checked it out from the library because it was about a tiger, my fav. animal (and Tom Feltons!!), and I really liked it. "
" I would have preferred a historical novel about his legendary king rather than a time-travel fantasy. Not one of her better books. "
" This is a strange little book that would best be suited for pre-teens. Archer is on a search to find out about a father he never knew. The plot idea is a good one however, the execution of the story was somewhat trite and childish. "
" I plugged in the audio of this while doing housework yesterday, and I had the best 4 hour adventure around. My teenage son gave it 5 stars also. This is worth ordering if you can't find it. "
" Kevin Kim is visited by a legendary king of ancient Korea. Kevin must figure out how to return Archer to his own time. An interesting look at Korean history and legend. "
" Super fun time-travel adventure. It's not as deep as 'A Single Shard' but did have me laughing out loud several times. "
" A fun, compelling read that let me (painlessly) learn a bit of Korean history. "
" so far it's good. "
" Listen to book on CD....enjoyable for all family... "
" Ok, I didn't buy that Archie could somehow speak nearly perfect modern American English...but otherwise, great book. I especially liked how it promotes logical thinking and problem solving. "
" the book was great and anyone who enjoys adventure would like it "
" It is a very intresting book! "
" It was okay. It was BORING for me at the start but towards the middle it started getting good. Not my favorite but a nice book with facts about Korea. "
" I am a huge fan of Linda Sue Park. I really liked this book. It's just a quick read but gives you some historical things to think about that I personally had no clue about before. I guess that's why we read huh? Plus it was just a nice story. "
" rather slow, but an OK Juvenile audio "
" about halfway through this one I was thinking 3 stars. by the end, it was definitely four. Park has such a deft touch for including substance and depth and literary quality, while keeping the reading accessible and appealing to her intended audience. "
" We listened to this as a family and ALL loved it. Favorite quote: "But ask the questions in your head, and then listen. The answers and more will come to you.” We use this with our kids almost everyday! "
" interesting and funny book..... praise for linda sue park "
" Kevin realized Archie was from a different time period. "
Linda Sue Park is the author of the Newbery Medal book A Single Shard, many other novels, several picture books, and a book of poetry.
Feodor Chin, an AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator, is an actor classically trained at the American Conservatory Theater and UCLA. His acting career includes numerous credits in film, television, theater, and voice-over.
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