Message in the Mooncake (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Barefoot Books Ltd, Bath, 2024
- Softcover
- New
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Paperback. The village is planning a rebellion against Mongolian invaders. Can Su-Ling use her courage to deliver a secret message? During the Mid-Autumn Festival, Su-Ling's small village is planning a rebellion against the Mongolian invaders and Su-Ling wants to help! Can she use her wits and courage to deliver a secret message hidden in a box of mooncakes, without getting caught by Mongol guards? Set 800 years ago in the Yuan Dynasty, this thrilling tale is based on an ancient Chinese legend, which is explained in the educational endnotes. AGES: 5 to 9 AUTHOR: Sapphire Chow (1954-2023) grew up in Southeast Asia, where books were scarce, so her love for children's literature wasn't sparked until she immigrated to Canada and had her own children. She embarked on her author journey hoping not only to bring joy to children worldwide, but also to sustain and feed the imagination of growing minds. Whether she was folding dumplings with her grandchildren or sharing a fun story, Sapphire's positivity was contagious. Message in the Mooncake was shortlisted in the CANSCAIP Writing for Children Competition 2022. Xiaojie Liu is an award-winning illustrator based in New York. She received a BA in illustration from the Hubei Institute of Fine Arts and an MFA in illustration from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Xiaojie's artistic focus is on children's illustration, editorial illustration, and surface design for a wide range of projects including children's books, publications, magazines, advertising, and packaging. She combines mixed media and materials to create illustrations, which include digital and hand drawing, paper cutting, clay, and fabrics. SELLING POINTS: . CULTURAL REPRESENTATION: Set in a time and place not often seen in picture books (China in the 1200s CE), during a major cultural celebration the Mid-Autumn Festival. . STRONG HEROINE: Main character is a courageous young girl who perseveres in a time of conflict and comes up with her own creative solution to the challenge. . GRAPHIC NOVEL ADJACENT: Illustrator Xiaojie Liu brings an exciting, fresh, contemporary feel to the artwork with panels, speech bubbles, and graphic text design. . RELEVANT MESSAGE: Universal, timeless theme of resistance against oppression. . SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING: Delivers a strong message about cleverness, courage, and bravery, wrapped in a thrilling, high-stakes story that will engage even reluctant young readers. . EDUCATIONAL ENDNOTES: Includes more information about mooncakes, the history of the Mongol invasion during the Yuan Dynasty, and the ancient legend behind this story. The village is planning a rebellion against Mongolian invaders. Can Su-Ling use her courage to deliver a secret message? Includes endnotes Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
Seller Inventory # 9798888592298
- Title
- Message in the Mooncake (Paperback)
- Author
- Sapphire Chow
- Publisher
- Barefoot Books Ltd, Bath
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798888592298
- Illustrator
- Liu, Xiaojie
"The guards will be suspicious of adults. Su-Ling, you are our only chance. I have full confidence in you."
"I can do it!"
"My brave little Tiger!"
Set 800 years ago in the Yuan dynasty, Su-Ling and her family live in a village where the Mongols have invaded and made life very difficult for them. But the villagers are smart, and a plan to revolt against the Mongols begins to form with a message tucked into the Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes: "On the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, on the day of the full moon, commence attack at midnight." It's up to brave Su-Ling to deliver the message to her uncle without getting caught by the Mongol guards.
This thrilling tale based on an ancient Chinese legend keeps kids on the edges of their seats as they cheer on Su-Ling to complete her mission to deliver the message in the mooncake.
- Unique, graphic novel-like illustrations
- Endnotes inlcude information about mooncakes, the history of the Mongol invastion, and the original ancient legend
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About the Author
Xiaojie Liu is an award-winning illustrator based in New York. She received a BA in illustration from the Hubei Institute of Fine Arts and an MFA in illustration from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Xiaojie's artistic focus is on children’s illustration, editorial illustration, and surface design for a wide range of projects including children’s books, publications, magazines, advertising, and packaging. She combines mixed media and materials to create illustrations, which include digital and hand drawing, paper cutting, clay, and fabrics.
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