East Asian Folktales, Myths and Legends

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SKU: 9780702325236
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By Eva Wong Nava

Series: Scholastic Classics

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East Asian Folktales, Myths and Legends by Eva Wong Nava is a beautiful new edition of retellings of classic folktales, myths, and legends from China, Korea, Japan, and beyond. Follow the journey of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac, explore the history of major festivals,... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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A beautiful edition of retellings - including tales from East Asia, re-told for young readers. Part of the Scholastic Classics collection: introducing generations of book lovers to timeless stories, repackaged especially for young readers

Description

East Asian Folktales, Myths and Legends by Eva Wong Nava is a beautiful new edition of retellings of classic folktales, myths, and legends from China, Korea, Japan, and beyond.

Follow the journey of the twelve animals of the Chinese Zodiac, explore the history of major festivals, and meet legendary figures such as the famous Hua Mulan in this stunning collection of folktales richly retold for young readers.

This edition includes 18 East Asian folktales, myths, and legends in a perfect, child-friendly package. It is part of the Scholastic Classics collection, introducing generations of book lovers to timeless stories, repackaged especially for younger readers.

Features traditional favourites, including the widely popular story of Mulan and the fairy tale of Chang'e, Hou Yi, and the rabbit in the moon, which is featured in the animated film On the Moon.

Series: Scholastic Classics

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702325236

Publisher: Scholastic

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 March 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Scholastic

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jocelyn Kao

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 190g

Pages: 272

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Fiction Eva Wong Nava Series: Scholastic Classics Young Adult

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