Synopsis
DID YOU KNOW that in parts of Asia people pray to a pirate who lived in China hundreds of years ago? Koxinga was an army leader who had followed in his father's footsteps to become a pirate. Unlike his dad, however, he used the money he stole to protect China when the Manchu people attacked the country. In The Pirate King , find out how brave Koxinga was in fighting the Manchus, how he became the king of an island, and why the Chinese and the Japanese see him as a hero - even a god. The simple language and beautiful illustrations make this book a wonderful reader or bedtime story. It is suitable for all ages, but children aged six to twelve years will especially enjoy reading this book. ~ About the ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA... Series ~ China has a long history, but its many stories are often too complex for children. In this series, Jillian Lin retells China's best historical tales so they are easy and fun to read. Children will embark on a journey through time where they will get a glimpse inside the colorful lives of famous Chinese figures. Beautiful illustrations, gripping stories, and fascinating facts make these books wonderful readers or bedtime stories for ages six and above. Other titles in this series include: The Emperor Who Built The Great Wall (Qin Shihuang) The King Without A Throne (Confucius) The Mountain Man Of Music (Zhu Zaiyu) The Miracle Doctor (Hua Tuo) The Girl Who Became Emperor (Wu Zetian) The Dreamer Of Stars (Zhang Heng) The Greatest Explorer In The World (Zheng He) Also available as e-books on www.amazon.com. For more information, visit www.jillianlin.com
