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Wishbones A Folk Tale from China

Name: Wishbones A Folk Tale from China
ISBN: 9780711214156

By Barbara Wilson

After her magical fish dies, Yeh Hsien discovers its bones can change everything—if danger doesn’t find her first.

enchanting magical captivating

Genres

Fairy Tales

What is Wishbones A Folk Tale from China about?

In this enchanting Chinese folk tale, Yeh Hsien, a kind-hearted girl, befriends a magical golden-eyed fish. When her cruel stepmother kills the fish, Yeh Hsien discovers its bones possess the power to grant wishes. With their help, she attends the grand Cave Festival in splendid attire, but must flee when recognised, leaving behind a precious slipper. The king, captivated by the slipper's owner, embarks on a quest to find and marry her, leading to a tale of magic, transformation, and destiny.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

1999

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