{"product_id":"the-monster-on-chinese-new-years-eve-9781632880031","title":"The Monster on Chinese New Year's Eve","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Monster on Chinese New Year's Eve\u003c\/em\u003e depicts Chinese New Year's Eve as the most important day of the year for the Chinese people, when the whole family gathers around the table to celebrate a reunion. However, a long time ago, on this day, people used to flee their homes and hide in the mountains and forests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis was because a huge monster named Xi, who dwelled at the bottom of the ocean, would come to the shore to search for food. People were terrified of being killed by him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA small but powerful immortal called Nian, living in the sky, learns of the people's worries. He decides to descend to earth to protect them from Xi. Nian assures everyone that their homes are safe under his protection, but nobody believes that this little immortal can vanquish the enormous monster. Everyone leaves their homes, with the exception of one disabled blind old lady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNian assists the old lady by decorating her house and preparing a large meal for her. At midnight, Xi approaches the village, seeking food. It heads towards the old lady's house, as it is the only lit dwelling in the village. What can Nian do to drive Xi away from the village? Can he save the old lady and all the villagers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47933323903212,"sku":"9781632880031","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781632880031-the-monster-on-chinese-new-year-s-eve.jpg?v=1783866611","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-monster-on-chinese-new-years-eve-9781632880031","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}