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This collection of Chinese stories begins with the great legends of how Earth and Heaven came into being. There are folk-tales too, about ghosts and rain-makers, poor students and magicians, and the man who was nearly made into fish paste. Throughout the collection, the author brings to life all the magic and mystery of China.

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Tales from China

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    A Paperback / softback by Cyril Birch

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      Publisher Oxford University Press
      Published 3 February 2000
      ISBN-13 9780192750785
      978-0192750785
      ISBN-10 019275078X
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      Children & Teen Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This collection of Chinese stories begins with the great legends of how Earth and Heaven came into being. There are folk-tales too, about ghosts and rain-makers, poor students and magicians, and the man who was nearly made into fish paste. Throughout the collection, the author brings to life all the magic and mystery of China.

      Trade Review
      "You will meet magicians, ghosts, fairies, demons and gods in these exciting stories of mystery and magic." * Books for Topics *

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