Saturday, June 6, 2009

New Series: Historical Tales: A Story of Ancient China


Interested in Ancient China? This new series of easy-to-read chapter books is a great introduction to historic tales from Ancient China.

The Emperor's Painting: Han Li thinks he is the smartest poet and most talented painter in China. His master, Lin Cho, tries to warn him about his arrogance, but Han Li does not listen. When Lin Cho becomes ill before he can finish his painting for the emperor, Han Li must decide what to do.

The Jade Dragon: Zhou never seems to beat his brother, Cheng, at anything. But when Zhou finds a jade dragon, his luck changes. Soon, Zhou is beating Cheng at everything. Will Zhou and his jade dragon be able to keep up the winning streak, or will he lose his luck?

The Terracotta Girl: Yung-lu is determined to become a warrior in Chang-an. But when the young girl arrives there, she finds out the army is not waht she had imagined. She also see the emperor taking mercury. Will Yung-lu become a warrior? More importantly, will she save the emperor from mercury poisoning?

Stranger on the Silk Road: Song Sun likes to talk but never listens. After talking too much to a stranger, Song Sun accidentally gives away the Chinese secret of silk making. Will Song Sun be able to save the secret?

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