Susan Miho Nunes

Cultural diversity

An old ten-man dragon in a Chinatown shop window turns Peter Chang's summer visit to Great Aunt, which he had been dreading, into an exciting adventure

Retells the Aboriginal tale about what happened when the giant frog Tiddalik had such a great thirst that he drank all the fresh water of the world

The Last Dragon is a wonderful tale about how a little boy enlisted and brought together people of different professions to restore a ten-man Chinese dragon that the boy sees in a thrift store window. The illustrations by Chris K. Soentpiet are rich and vibrant, and effectively portray how ornate this Chinese dragon is. The story is excellent too, emphasizing unity and togetherness and ultimately, community.