The Lost Horse: A Chinese Folktale
Presents a retelling of the tale about a Chinese man who owned a marvelous horse and who believed that things were not always as bad, or as good, as they might seem. Reprint.
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| Interest Age |
6-9 years |
| Reading Age |
6-9 years |
| Library of Congress |
Folklore - China, China |
| NBS Text |
School Textbooks & Study Guides: Literature, Arts & Humanities |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile;Primary & secondary/elementary & high school |
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| Number of Pages |
32 pp |
| Dimensions |
Width: 203mm
Height: 260mm
Spine: 6mm |
| Weight |
136g |
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| Dewey Code |
398.2095102 |
| Catalogue Code |
Not specified |
Description of this Textbook
Acclaimed author-illustrator Ed Young breathes new life into the ancient Chinese folktale of a horse that brings extraordinary reversals of fortune to its trusting owner. A timeless fable, The Lost Horse teaches of the ever-changing fortunes of life.
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Awards & Reviews
| NZ Review |
[star] May be among the Caldecott Medalist's finest works. <br>-- Publishers Weekly (starred review)<br><br>[star] A wonderful elaboration on an ancient Chinese proverb. <br>-- School Library Journal (starred review)<br><br> Wonderfully theatrical . . . Will lead children . . . to discover the unexpected<br>turnabouts in the sad and happy events of their own lives. -- Booklist <br> |
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