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King Pom and the Fox

By Souhami, Jessica

Publishers Summary:
Li Ming looks so proud guarding his one pomegranate tree that people laughingly call him “King Pom.” But when he catches a big red fox stealing a pomegranate, the fox makes a deal with him — “Get me out of here and I’ll make you rich!” Suddenly, the laughing stops. Li Ming gets fine clothes, magnificent horses, a splendid palace, and the hand of a princess in marriage! But is the fox’s generosity real? This ancient, action-packed Chinese version of Puss-in-Boots, featuring vibrant illustrations and a fox instead of a cat, is just the book to make youngsters demand repeat readings.

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ISBN
978-1-84507-478-4
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on April 1, 2008

K-Gr 3 In this Chinese version of "Puss in Boots," a young man is called King Pom because he owns a grand pomegranate tree. When a fox is caught stealing its fruit, he strikes a bargain. The fox arranges for King Pom to be rescued from the river and presented to the Emperor as a rich man, unfortunately attacked by robbers. The Emperor likes the young man and thinks he'd be a good catch for his daughter, but the suspicious Prime Minister accompanies King Pom back home to see his palace. The fox runs ahe...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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