Message in the Mooncake: A Legend from Ancient China - Softcover

Chow, Sapphire

 
9798888592298: Message in the Mooncake: A Legend from Ancient China
Softcover
ISBN 13: 9798888592298
Verlag: Barefoot Books Ltd, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

"An appealing retelling of a notable folktale." -- Kirkus Reviews

"The guards will be suspicious of adults. Su-Ling, you are our only chance. I have full confidence in you."
"I can do it!"
"My brave little Tiger!"

Set 800 years ago in the Yuan dynasty, Su-Ling and her family live in a village where the Mongols have invaded and made life very difficult for them. But the villagers are smart, and a plan to revolt against the Mongols begins to form with a message tucked into the Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes: "On the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, on the day of the full moon, commence attack at midnight." It's up to brave Su-Ling to deliver the message to her uncle without getting caught by the Mongol guards.

This thrilling tale based on an ancient Chinese legend keeps kids on the edges of their seats as they cheer on Su-Ling to complete her mission to deliver the message in the mooncake.

  • Unique, graphic novel-like illustrations
  • Endnotes inlcude information about mooncakes, the history of the Mongol invastion, and the original ancient legend

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Sapphire Chow (1954-2023) grew up in Southeast Asia, where books were scarce, so her love for children's literature wasn't sparked until she immigrated to Canada and had her own children. She embarked on her author journey hoping not only to bring joy to children worldwide, but also to sustain and feed the imagination of growing minds. Whether she was folding dumplings with her grandchildren or sharing a fun story, Sapphire's positivity was contagious. Message in the Mooncake was shortlisted in the CANSCAIP Writing for Children Competition 2022.

Xiaojie Liu is an award-winning illustrator based in New York. She received a BA in illustration from the Hubei Institute of Fine Arts and an MFA in illustration from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Xiaojie's artistic focus is on children’s illustration, editorial illustration, and surface design for a wide range of projects including children’s books, publications, magazines, advertising, and packaging. She combines mixed media and materials to create illustrations, which include digital and hand drawing, paper cutting, clay, and fabrics.

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The village is planning a rebellion against Mongolian invaders — and Su-Ling wants to help! Can she use her wit and courage to deliver a secret message without getting caught?

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Verlag
Barefoot Books Ltd
Erscheinungsdatum
2024
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 13 
9798888592298
Einband
Taschenbuch
Zeichner
Liu Xiaojie
Anzahl der Seiten
32
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