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Reviewed on March 1, 2004
Gr 3-6 This companion to Demi's The Empty Pot (Holt, 1990) continues the story of Ping, who is now emperor. He desires to bring the harmony of the heavens, which he views through his telescope, to his kingdom. He issues a proclamation inviting all of the children to participate in a quest culminating in a year's time, when "we shall have a great parade, and- each of you will show me what you think is the greatest power in the world." The emperor concludes cryptically, "A wise person must...Log In or Sign Up to Read More