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 Children's Book "Dragon
Prince" and Folkmanis Red Dragon Puppet
"Two-time Newbery Honor award-winning
author Laurence Yep's wonderfully fresh adaptation of a traditional
Chinese tale is illustrated with stunning artistry by Kam Mak."
It is a Face of Terror
"When a poor Chinese
farmer falls into the clutches of a dragon, only Seven, his youngest
daughter, will save him -- by marrying the beast"
It is a Face of Beauty
"In the dragon's palace
under the sea, Seven learns that her fearsome bridegroom is not
what he seems."
It is a Face of Magic
"She has married a prince in disguise,
wealthy beyond imagining. And she has won his love with her bravery
and kindness. But then Three, her jealous sister, betrays her
and takes her place. Can Seven trust the prince's heart? Will
it guide him to her, despite the treachery that has torn them
apart?"
- Notable 1998 Children's
Trade Books in Social Studies (NCSS/CBC)
- Fall 1997 Pick of the
Lists - ABA
"Mak's illustrations dramatically
combine realism and fantasy. The suspense of the story and charm
of its language should appeal to readers of different ages. A
Good choice for reading aloud."
(Softcover, 8.5 x11
inches, 29 pages. Ages: Preschool to Grade 3.)
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