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The Year of the Tiger

By Alison Lloyd
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In The Year of the Tiger, young Hu and Ren, two boys in ancient China, navigate challenges and adventures during the Han Empire era. They discover the complexities of friendship, bravery, and loyalty as they try to solve a mystery that holds both danger and intrigue. Perfect for children's imaginations, the narrative delves into history while maintaining engaging storytelling.
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The Year of the Tiger

Two very different boys, both dreaming of glory. One year in their lives will be more dangerous than they ever imagined. Hu's family struggles on the edge of starvation. The arrival of an imperial battalion in Beicheng brings new money to the town, but also new risks. Ages 10+. (SA: Year 6 - Year 9).

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Oh the edge of the Han Empire, the Great Wall is crumbling. And, on the other side, China's enemies are gathering strength. In the shadow of the wall, two very different boys - Hu and Ren - are thrown together, hoping to win an archery contest. But in the year of the Tiger trouble stalks them ...When everything goes wrong, can Hu and Ren work together to save the town and the empire from destruction? A thrilling story - full of action and adventure - set during one of the most fascinating and dramatic periods in history.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143303626

Publisher: Penguin Random House Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 June 2008

Country: Australia

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 214g

Pages: 240

Collections

Alison Lloyd Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Alison Lloyd started learning Chinese in school because it was a challenge, then later went to live in China for two years - she was living there when army tanks rolled in to suppress the student movement in 1989. Alison loves history - both the big sweep of events and the little details of how people lived. Her favourite stories are about people's deep feelings - hope and despair, loyalty and betrayal, love and loss. Put these things together in a book and she can't put it down. That's why she wrote her first novel Year of the Tiger, and it's sequel Battle of the Jade Horse. She is also the author of the CBCA shortlisted non-fiction -Wicked Warriors and Evil Emperors - and the Letty books in the Australian Girl series. Before she wrote Year of the Tiger, Alison worked for the Australian Government, in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Alison lives in Melbourne with her family.

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