Download or read book THE MONKEY KING S DAUGHTER Book 1 written by Todd DeBonis and published by Dvtvfilm.com. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story of the adventures of Meilin Cheng, a 14-year old Asian-American high school girl from California who learns she is the daughter of the mythical Sun Wukong, the Monkey King.
Download or read book Girl Giant and the Monkey King written by Van Hoang and published by Roaring Brook Press. This book was released on 2020-12-01 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From debut author Van Hoang comes Girl Giant and the Monkey King, a tale packed with magic, adventure, and middle-school woes—perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Roshani Chokshi. Eleven-year-old Thom Ngho is keeping a secret: she’s strong. Like suuuuper strong. Freakishly strong. And it’s making it impossible for her to fit in at her new middle school. In a desperate bid to get rid of her super strength, Thom makes a deal with the Monkey King, a powerful deity and legendary trickster she accidentally released from his 500-year prison sentence. Thom agrees to help the Monkey King get back his magical staff if he'll take away her strength. Soon Thom is swept up in an ancient and fantastical world in where demons, dragons, and Jade princesses actually exist. But she quickly discovers that magic can’t cure everything, and dealing with the trickster god might be more trouble than it’s worth. Kirkus Best Book of 2020
Download or read book Monkey King written by David Seow and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2024-05-14 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timeless and inspiring Chinese tale brought to life for Western children! The Monkey King: A Classic Chinese Tale for Children is inspired by Chinese folktales and legends about Monkey, King of the Mountain of Flowers and Fruit: Great Sage Equal to Heaven! But his friends just call him Monkey. Hilariously mischevious and full of energy, Monkey has uniquely amazing magical powers. Long ago, the Jade Emporer, ruler of the Heavens, was so unhapy that China was in great turmoil. He even considered destroying its people! But the Goddess of Mercy, Guan Yin, suggested another way—find Buddha's scriptures in India and bring them back to China, so that the Chinese could become peaceful and kind. This tale is about the beginnings of this epic journey, and how Monkey, Pigsy, and Sandy join this special quest. Children of all ages will be entertained and inspired by this heartwarming tale of adversity and survival.
Download or read book The Monkey King s Daughter R written by Todd A Debonis and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Monkey King's Daughter(R) The Collected Works, Books 1-4 is a thrilling series that follows the journey of Meilin, a Chinese-American teenager, on her path of self-discovery and empowerment. Against the backdrop of Chinese myth and legend, the series explores themes of compassion, humility, loyalty, balance, and honor. These four books, MEILIN, RED BOY, SPIDER DEMON, and JADE RABBIT, come together to create a captivating and inspiring tale of personal growth and resilience. Meilin becomes a role model for multicultural audiences as she learns to value herself and her actions. The Monkey King's Daughter(R) The Collected Works, Books 1-4 is for anyone seeking an exciting adventure and a story of personal growth. As a new superhero for the ages, Meilin confronts the deadliest demons imaginable with unwavering bravery and skill.
Download or read book The Monkey King s Daughter written by Todd DeBonis and published by Dvtvfilm.com. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story of the adventures of Meilin Cheng, a 14-year old Asian-American high school girl from California who learns she is the daughter of the mythical Sun Wukong, the Monkey King.
Download or read book Girl Giant and the Jade War written by Van Hoang and published by Roaring Brook Press. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this sequel to Girl Giant and the Monkey King, Thom and her friends set off on a far flung adventure to save the Heavens and the Jade Emperor from certain destruction. Thom Ngoh thought the Monkey King was her friend—he taught her to control her super strength and to stand up for herself. But really he was just using her. He tricked her into stealing from the Heavens and releasing him from his 500-year prison. Now the Monkey King is waging a war against the Heavens and Thom must do everything in her power to fix the mess she made. Determined to prevent a war, Thom and her dragon friend Kha set off on an adventure across the Heavens to search for allies. But with the stakes higher than ever, the price for help may be more than Thom is willing to pay. . . This richly woven middle-grade fantasy series is full of humor, magic, and heart, and will appeal to readers who love Roshani Chokshi and Sayantani DasGupta.
Download or read book The Monkey King written by Rosie Dickins and published by Usborne Pub Limited. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boastful monkey king is given a job by the Emperor of Heaven in an attempt to keep him from bothering people, but when he ruins the Empresses' peach banquet, Buddha teaches him a lesson.
Download or read book Kai and the Monkey King Brownstone s Mythical Collection 3 written by Joe Todd-Stanton and published by . This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous and rebellious Monkey King. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he cause her more trouble than he's worth? Read the latest story from the mythical Brownstone's family vault where we venture to China and learn about the story of the Monkey King, fight dangerous beasts, taste powerful peaches and see that maybe ... our heroes aren't always what they're cracked up to be.
Download or read book The Monkey King written by Timothy Mo and published by Paddleless Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new Paddleless Press edition of Timothy Mo's classic novel. Set primarily in Hong Kong, it tells the story of the relationship between a Cantonese family, the Poons, and Wallace Nolasco, a young man of Portuguese descent, who marries into the family only to find that they are not as wealthy as local gossip had given him to believe.
Download or read book American Born Chinese written by Gene Luen Yang and published by First Second. This book was released on 2006-09-06 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tour-de-force by rising indy comics star Gene Yang, American Born Chinese tells the story of three apparently unrelated characters: Jin Wang, who moves to a new neighborhood with his family only to discover that he's the only Chinese-American student at his new school; the powerful Monkey King, subject of one of the oldest and greatest Chinese fables; and Chin-Kee, a personification of the ultimate negative Chinese stereotype, who is ruining his cousin Danny's life with his yearly visits. Their lives and stories come together with an unexpected twist in this action-packed modern fable. American Born Chinese is an amazing ride, all the way up to the astonishing climax. American Born Chinese is a 2006 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature, the winner of the 2007 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album: New, an Eisner Award nominee for Best Coloring and a 2007 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. This title has Common Core Connections
Download or read book Monkey King written by Ed Young and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2001-02-20 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a fantastic explosion is born the legendary Monkey King, the clever and courageous hero of one of the best-known stories from China. Ambitious Monkey travels to Square Inch Mountain, where he trains with Master Putt to perfect the art of turning cloud somersaults, riding the wind, changing shape, and disappearing in the blink of an eye.Then Monkey eagerly shows off his magic skills by tricking Dragon Kingand battling Jade Emperor. Monkey is so arrogant, he even gets into trouble with Buddha himself. Caldecott Award-winning author-illustrator Ed Young has created colorful and lively collages and specially designed two fold-out pages to animate the story of Monkey King and his acrobatic, high-spirited adventures. This unprecedented picture-book adaptation introduces just the beginning of the classic epic Journey to the West, about the mission to bring Buddhist scriptures to China. Monkey is only one of its many characters, but he is undeniably the most beloved of them all.
Download or read book The Monkey King Goes to America written by Jeffrey Frisone and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-22 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Heroes come and go. Legends are forever. The Monkey King has lived for several centuries and now he takes on his greatest challenge yet... coming to America. Stories followed the Monkey King on his journey from China to the West in India. He spent his time defending comrades and brothers from various dangers while seeing the greatest sites known to immortals and humankind. He's leaped clouds in Bangladesh, swam the Great Barrier Reef, and risen to the greatest heights of Nepal to touch the sun. Now he and his friends will travel from the great skyscrapers of New York City to the majestic Grand Canyon to fight the evil Underwater Dragon King and bring peace to the world once again as they learn valuable lessons about friendship, trust, and happiness. Can The Monkey King and his friends learn how to cooperate and become a team before the Underwater Dragon King brings unrest to the United States, or will their friendship break in the pressure of this new land? Come along with The Monkey King on this new book series that will have you and your children laughing, gasping with excitement, and on the edge of your seats from beginning to end. Get it now and join in on the fun today.
Download or read book The Magical Monkey King written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mischievous Monkey King attempts to achieve immortality the easy way, gains god-like powers, and wreaks havoc in heaven.
Download or read book The Monkey King s Daughter written by Todd DeBonis and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A story of the adventures of Meilin Cheng, a 14-year old Asian-American high school girl from California who learns she is the daughter of the mythical Sun Wukong, the Monkey King.
Download or read book Girl Giant the Monkey King Girl Giant 1 written by Van Hoang and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Penguin Book of Hindu Names for Girls written by Maneka Gandhi and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2004 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choosing A Name For Your Child Has Never Been Easier The Penguin Book Of Hindu Names Has Sold Over 50,000 Copies Since It Was Published Almost A Decade Ago. The Product Of Several Years Of Research, It Is An Exhaustive And User-Friendly Compilation, With Information On Sources And Usage. For The First Time, This Classic Work Is Available In A Two-Volume Set, Divided Into Names For Boys And Those For Girls, Making It More Accessible. Including Modern Names And Those Which Are Popular, The Penguin Book Of Hindu Names For Girls Serves As A Practical Guide For Choosing The Perfect Name For Your Daughter. It Is Also A Precise And Invaluable Sourcebook For Scholars And Lay Readers Alike Who Would Like To Know What Familiar (And Not So Familiar) Hindu Names Actually Mean.
Download or read book The Fairy Books of All Colours Complete Series Books 1 12 Illustrated Edition written by Andrew Lang and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 3370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Andrew Lang's 'The Fairy Books of All Colours - Complete Series: Books 1-12' is a timeless collection of fairy tales from around the world, beautifully presented in an illustrated edition. Lang's literary style combines vivid storytelling with scholarly analysis, making this series both entertaining and educational for readers of all ages. Each book in the series is carefully curated to include a diverse selection of tales, showcasing the rich tapestry of global folklore. The fairy tales are not only fascinating stories but also provide insights into the cultural beliefs and values of different societies. Lang's meticulous attention to detail and dedication to preserving these tales have secured this series as a classic in the world of fairy tale literature. Andrew Lang, a Scottish writer and folklorist, was renowned for his extensive contributions to the field of folklore studies. His passion for collecting and retelling fairy tales inspired the creation of 'The Fairy Books of All Colours' series, which remains a landmark in the genre. Lang's deep understanding and appreciation for the power of storytelling are evident in this comprehensive collection, showcasing his dedication to preserving cultural heritage through literature. I highly recommend 'The Fairy Books of All Colours - Complete Series: Books 1-12' to anyone seeking a captivating and enriching exploration of fairy tales from around the world.
