The Terracotta Girl

A Story of Ancient China (Read-It! Chapter Books)

By Gunderson, Jessica

Publishers Summary:
After Yung-lu's father dies of mercury poisoning, the young girl leaves for Chang'an. She is determined to take her father's place as a warrior. When Yung-lu arrives, she is met with two big surprises. The emperor is taking mercury, and the army is not what she had imagined. Will Yung-lu become a warrior? More importantly, will she save the emperor from mercury poisoning?

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ISBN
978-1-40484-737-8
Publisher
Picture Window Books


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School Library Journal

Reviewed on February 1, 2009

Gr 2-5 Sassy, graphic-novel-style illustrations give these great little first chapter books extra appeal. Each one tells its storythat of an arrogant artist's apprentice ("Painting"), a fisherboy with low self-esteem ("Dragon"), the garrulous daughter of a wealthy silk merchant ("Silk Road"), and an outspoken or...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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