| Kameko and the Monkey-King Contributor(s): Addey, Melissa (Author), Loescher, Claire (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1910940658 ISBN-13: 9781910940655 Publisher: Letterpress Publishing OUR PRICE: $18.04 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Fairy Tales & Folklore - Country & Ethnic - General - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - Asian - Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Apes, Monkeys, Etc. |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 8.5" W x 11" (1.00 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. |