Brief Summary Of Moon Shadow's Life

Moon Shadow lives in China with his mother and grandmother. Moon Shadow’s father left them to go to the land of the Golden Mountain.When Moon Shadow turns 8 years old, his father, Windrider, sends his cousin, Hand Clap, to tell them that his father wants Moon Shadow to go to America, and Moon Shadow goes. On the ship to America, Moon Shadow meets Uncle Bright Star, White Deer, a few others, and his father for the first time in his life. When they get to Chinatown, Moon Shadow realizes that it’s dangerous there.When Black Dog, Uncle Bright Star’s son who’s addicted to opium, goes missing, Windrider goes looking for him. And Moon Shadow secretly following. Once they find Black Dog beat up, they take him back to the house. When Black Dog feels
She helps Moon Shadow write a letter to the Wright brothers. They sent a letter back giving Windrider tips about how to build a glider. Windrider was furious at first, but son started buiding. He was successful. The Whitlaws teach Moon Shadow how to read and write in English. A few years passed, and the San Francisco fire happened. The Whitelaw's house was destroyed and they lived in a tent for a while. The police came and said that the Chinese have to leave. They moved to a barn and, once again, Black Dog attacks Moon Shadow for MONEY! But this time, he’s threatening to kill Moon Shadow. Windrider gives Black Dog the money and Black Dog escapes. And finally, Dragonwings is finished. Windrider is flying around when something malfunctions and Dragonwings goes down with Windrider in it. Luckily, only a few broken bones is all the damage to Windrider, but Dragonwings is destroyed. They find out that Black Dog didn’t make it very far with the money. People found his body with his wallet gone. Uncle Bright Star locked himself in his room for a day. Moon Shadows mother is on her way, Windrider’s dream is achieved, and all Moon Shadow wants now is