| Kameko and the Monkey-King Contributor(s): Addey, Melissa (Author), Loescher, Claire (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1910940631 ISBN-13: 9781910940631 Publisher: Letterpress Publishing OUR PRICE: $10.44 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Asian - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Apes, Monkeys, Etc. - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women |
| Physical Information: 0.12" H x 8.5" W x 11" (0.39 lbs) 48 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: When her mother falls ill, brave Kameko sets off on a journey to bring back the jewel from the Monkey-King's crown, known for its healing properties. Along the way she is helped by both people and kindly divinities, but will the Monkey-King give up his jewel so easily? Exquisitely illustrated by Claire Loescher with lino prints that bring a fairytale Japan to life, Kameko and the Monkey-King is a magical story, showing that courage and kindness bring unexpected gifts. |
Contributor Bio(s): Addey, Melissa: - Melissa Addey writes historical fiction novels set in China and Morocco. She grew up on a farm in Italy, where she always had her nose buried in a book, especially folktales and legends from around the world. She lives in London with her husband and two children. You can read more about Melissa and her work at www.MelissaAddey.comLoescher, Claire: - Claire Loescher teaches, takes pictures, cuts lino and upcycles bits of furniture she finds discarded. She grew up in a red wooden house in Indiana in America but has lived most of her adult life in London. You can see more of what Claire spends her time doing at: www.upcycliste.com and at ClaireLoescher on Instagram. |