Description: During a terrible drought, a cheerful, dutiful son finds a magic pearl which forever changes his life and the lives of his mother and neighbors.
Synopsis During a terrible drought, a cheerful, dutiful son finds a magic pearl which forever changes his life and the lives of his mother and neighbors.
In a time of severe drought a boy named Xiao Sheng discovers a magic pearl that brings good fortune to him and his mother. When thieves attempt to steal the gem the boy swallow it and is turned into a dragon. How will being a dragon change Xiao Sheng's life? Illustrated with oil paintings.
Details
Publication Date:
1993-03-01
Illustrator:
Paul Morin
Size
Length:
31 pages
Height:
11.5 in
Width:
8.8 in
Thickness:
0.5 in
Weight:
13.6 oz
Publisher's Note In China the dragon symbolizes power and greatness, and for centuries were worshipped and honored as water gods. A dragon's greatest treasure was a magic pearl. In a lyrical tale drawn from Chinese dragon lore, a poor boy named Xiao finds a shimmering pearl that brings him and his mother good fortune that they gladly share. Full-color illustrations.