{"product_id":"the-dragon-king-it-was-that-died-by-pamela-youde-9789882372566","title":"The Dragon King It Was That Died","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Dragon King It Was That Died\u003c\/em\u003e tells the tale of the Dragon King below the Jing River, who defied the orders of the Jade God of the Heavens and faced execution as a result. His ghost, harbouring resentment towards the Tang Emperor Taizong for failing to save him, drags the Emperor to the Underworld.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat would the Emperor see in the Underworld? Was he able to return to life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection features three Chinese stories specially selected and retold in English for young readers. The first story is rooted in Chinese mythology, while the other two originate from classical Chinese literature. These tales are well-known among the Chinese population and reflect, in varying degrees, some of the essential characteristics of Chinese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach story is complemented by beautiful full-colour illustrations drawn by Lo King-man, as well as audio narration by the author, Pamela Youde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47603223232748,"sku":"9789882372566","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9789882372566-the-dragon-king-it-was-that-died.jpg?v=1778057914","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-dragon-king-it-was-that-died-by-pamela-youde-9789882372566","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}