Heavenly Creatures

Name: Heavenly Creatures
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781667886381
Price: 49.99 NZD
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By Jenna Ji Min Lee

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Three thousand years ago, Tara and her brother were abandoned and left to perish in the forest, an event Tara cannot recall. After encountering Sun Wukong, the heavenly Monkey King, she begins to experience vivid dreams and memories of her past lives. Urged by Sun, Tara embarks on a spiritual journey to confront her present-day traumas by exploring her intertwined pasts. This historical fiction retelling draws on the Buddhist legend of Avalokitesvara and Mahasthamaprapta, blending eastern and western spiritual traditions.
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Ideal for readers who appreciate fantasy infused with spiritual themes, those interested in eastern philosophies, and anyone looking for a unique take on ancient legends and spiritual quests.

This retelling of a beloved Buddhist legend follows a young girl as she embarks on a spiritual quest to unravel past life trauma.

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Three thousand years ago, Tara and her older brother were eaten by wolves after their mother abandoned them in the forest. The problem is, Tara doesn't remember any of that. It's only when she meets Sun Wukong, the heavenly Monkey King, that she begins to have dreams and flashbacks to her past lives.

Sun convinces Tara to embark on a spiritual quest to unravel her present-day traumas by diving into her past, which is inextricably linked to the present. Heavenly Creatures is a retelling of the beloved Buddhist legend of Avalokitesvara and Mahasthamaprapta, influenced by eastern and western spiritual traditions.

It will most resonate with lovers of fantasy, those interested in eastern teachings, and those who enjoy things that are off the beaten path.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781667886381

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 22 March 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 158.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 353g

Pages: 126

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About the Author

Jenna Ji Min Lee was born in Seoul, South Korea, but grew up in the United States. She attended W.T. Woodson High School and Phillips Exeter Academy before getting a B.A. in English from UC Berkeley. She spent half a decade in South Korea teaching English and attending business school at Yonsei University, then came back to the United States to write this book. Her spiritual studies began at Exeter and continue today as she builds her life in Yonkers, NY.