These beautifully illustrated tales give children in other countries a glimpse into the traditions and culture of China, while emphasizing universal lessons about being kind and successfully overcoming obstacles.
The story that unfolds of Precious Orchid's life in China, where she rises from a childhood of shame to become one of the most successful courtesans in the land, is unlike any they've heard before. . .
Both on the run in Hong Kong, enemies Camilla and Shadow settle their differences and risk their lives by returning to Shanghai in their quest for freedom, while Camilla searches for a son she thought was dead.
When an aunt she never knew offers to pay her to travel along China's fabled Silk Road, where she must perform a series of tasks, Hong Kong native Lily Lin leaves New York behind and embarks on a life-changing journey. Original.
Mama paused to catch her breath , then , “ If you screw up your name , you screw up your business . That's why we chose Peach Blossom for our pavilion . ” She plunged on , “ It's based on the famous story of the Peach Blossom Garden by ...
I hoped this time he would be able to get rid of Lung and end my troubles . In the evening , only three of us , Jinying , a bodyguard , and me , had dinner at the hotel restaurant . After a full , satisfying meal , Jinying couldn't wait ...
Ming Neng, entering a retreat to test her karma as a Buddhist nun, becomes trapped between her long-held spiritual quest and forbidden passion when she succumbs to temptation with the young American doctor who saved her life. Original.