 | Message in the mooncake : a legend from ancient China Author: Chow, Sapphire | |
| Price: $8.19 | ||
Summary:
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?
| Illustrator: | Liu, Xiaojie |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (08/01/24)
School Library Journal (07/19/24)
Booklist (09/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 09/15/2024 Su-Ling seems to be an ordinary child in long-ago China. But when her father needs someone to deliver a secret message, her inner tiger appears. The message, about a revolt against the ruling Mongols, is hidden inside a decorated mooncake, a traditional food of the Mid-Autumn Festival. On her way to her uncle with a box of mooncakes, Su-Ling is intercepted by a Mongol soldier. Her courage and quick thinking save the day—and keep the secret message safe. Coming home, she lights a green lantern as a sign of her success. In case readers are unfamiliar with elements of the story, Chow includes several pages of back matter providing explanations of the Yuan dynasty, the Mongol invasion, the Mid-Autumn Festival, kung fu, and mooncakes themselves. Liu draws on classic Chinese styles in her illustrations but also adds elements of modern comic books and graphic novels, effectively evoking a faraway place and a time long ago for young audiences. In both the story and the artwork, this is a fresh take on an old tale. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
