Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Warrior of the South, Southern China, A.D. 531 (The Royal Diaries)
by Laurence Yep | Children's Books | This book has not been rated.
ISBN: 0439164834 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0439164834 Global Overview for this book
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Princess Red Bird, 16-year-old daughter of the Hsien king in 6th century Southern China, has been born into a world of dispute and violence. When she is sent to a Chinese colony to be educated, she must contend with the disdainful attitudes of her hosts, who consider the Hsien to be savages, even as both the Chinese and the Hsien are at constant risk of attack from the truly savage neighboring people, the Dog Heads. In reality, the princess is a fair and wise leader, even at a young age, with a brilliant mind for military stratagems. Her leadership skills are put to the test when war breaks out and the Dog Heads begin to move in.
I must say I do not remember much at all about this book, except that I read it and I liked it. That's all there is to say about that.
Princess Red Bird, 16-year-old daughter of the Hsien king in 6th century Southern China, has been born into a world of dispute and violence. When she is sent to a Chinese colony to be educated, she must contend with the disdainful attitudes of her hosts, who consider the Hsien to be savages, even as both the Chinese and the Hsien are at constant risk of attack from the truly savage neighboring people, the Dog Heads. In reality, the princess is a fair and wise leader, even at a young age, with a brilliant mind for military stratagems. Her leadership skills are put to the test when war breaks out and the Dog Heads begin to move in.
I must say I do not remember much at all about this book, except that I read it and I liked it. That's all there is to say about that.
I have donated this book, among many others, to the book drive that my school, Hamline University, is holding for the libraries that have been wiped out by hurricane Katrina. I hope they can be of use!
