The emperor and the seed
By Katie Dale
When Ling’s empty pot faces a kingdom of brilliant blooms, what is the emperor truly testing?
Genres
What is The emperor and the seed about?
The emperor must choose someone to inherit his throne, so he gives every child in the kingdom a seed and sets them a challenge: grow the finest plant. Ling cares for his seed carefully, but nothing appears in his pot. While the other children arrive with tall, colourful plants, Ling fears he has failed. Yet the emperor is not looking for the biggest bloom. When Ling presents his empty pot, an unexpected truth is revealed about honesty, courage and being true to yourself.
About the author
Katie Dale is a talented British author who loves writing exciting stories for children and young people. She is best known for her book 'The Boy Who Fell to Earth' and has written many other fun and imaginative books. Katie enjoys making up adventures that inspire children to read, dream, and explore new worlds.
Pages
32 pages
Reading age
Early Reader (5-8)
This edition
2021
Celebrate every book your child reads
Keep track of the books they've read on Pageticker and watch their reading journey grow.
Ready to get started?
Join thousands of readers discovering their next favourite book
Other books by Katie Dale
