Publisher's Synopsis
Ages 9 to 12 years. Text in Chinese & English. A girl in ancient China disguises herself as a boy, in order to go to school. She falls in love with a classmate, but her family has arranged for her to marry someone else. Her lover dies of heartbreak. How does the girl get out of the marriage to prove her love for him? This story belongs to the Golden Peach Chinese Culture Readers -- Legends and Folktales series, which collects and retells the most treasured, timeless Chinese myths, legends, fairytales and folktales that have captured hearts and imaginations for over a thousand years. The story is retold in English for general readers interested in Asian culture and literature, catered specifically to a multicultural audience. Chinese text in the bottom of pages will be a great supplement for readers who can read Chinese or wish to learn more of the language. As the Chinese Culture Readers series is loosely levelled for different age groups based on their abilities to understand the culture and history, this story targets mostly preteen to teenage readers. Additionally, detailed notes on Chinese culture in the back will help enhance readers' understanding of the stories as well as of their historical and social backgrounds, while full colour illustrations highlight some important scenes.
