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The Emperor and the Kite

By Jane Yolen
Illustrated by Ed Young

By Jane Yolen
Illustrated by Ed Young

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Jul 20, 1998 | ISBN 9780698116443 | 4-8 years

The Emperor and the Kite by Jane Yolen
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Jul 20, 1998 | ISBN 9780698116443

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About The Emperor and the Kite

Largely ignored by her own family, Princess Djeow Seow spends her days playing with a kite made from paper and sticks. But when the Emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, only the Princess can save the day, flying her kite high up into the sky to rescue her father.?A familiar jewel polished to unaccustomed brilliance.? ? Booklist?It is rare to find a book where the beauty of the language and image are so finely meshed as in this tale of loyalty and love.? ? United Press InternationalJane Yolen lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts and Scotland. Ed Young lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.

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About Jane Yolen

Born and raised in New York City, Jane Yolen now lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts. She attended Smith College and received her master’s degree in education from the University of Massachusetts. The distinguished author of more than 170 books, Jane Yolen… More about Jane Yolen

About Ed Young

Caldecott medalist Ed Young was born in Tientsin, China, and brought up in Shanghai. He cites the philosophy of Chinese painting as an inspiration for much of his work. “A Chinese painting is often accompanied by words,” he explains; “they… More about Ed Young

Product Details

Category: Children’s Picture Books

Paperback | $8.99
Published by Puffin Books
Jul 20, 1998 | 32 Pages | 9 x 8-3/4 | 4-8 years | ISBN 9780698116443

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