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"The Chinese people feel that the ethical qualities of their leading mythical characters mirror or echo the superior morality of their long-lived civilization overall. They believe that several of the heroes and deities in the myths were either real people or at least based on historical persons. In their eyes, therefore, their history is frequently highlighted by great individuals and deeds"-- Provided by publisher.

"While many around the world are familiar with some aspects of Chinese myth--through Chinese New Year festivities or the classic adventures of the Monkey King in Journey to the West--few outside of China understand the richness of Chinese mythology, influenced by Daoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism. Offering much more than any competing overview of Chinese mythology, [this book] not only retells the ancient stories but also considers their place within...

Describes key characters in Chinese mythology, shows how such themes as the natural world and warfare are present in it, retells some Chinese myths, and discusses the influence of Chinese mythology on modern culture.

"Teague Alexander Waterbury Sullivan, a "normal" 11-year old boy, slides into a Chinese mythological world to free not only his brother, but also himself, from Gong Gong, the evil white dragon of Chu, the bearer of grief and ice."--Publisher's description.

"Demonstrating the importance of language, community and communication, this...story follows Nüwa, a lonely young goddess-- and the only person on Earth--who longs for someone to talk to until she finds a way to create a friend whose 'Hello' creates magic"-- Provided by publisher.

Traditional Chinese sayings to sum up practical wisdom and ethical principles. These sayings are usually associated with a traditional story, passed down by word or mouth over the centuries, that illustrates what the saying means. Young or old, rich or poor, virtually all Chinese people are familiar with these sayings and the lessons they convey. In Chinese and English side-by-side with a retelling of each story. Includes map, timeline, and a guide...

Sixteen-year-old Genie's focus on getting into a top-tier college is destroyed when an enigmatic transfer student, Quentin, helps her transform into a demon-fighter.

The all-powerful Monkey King once roamed freely between Heaven and Earth, but after angering the gods, he was imprisoned within an ice cage deep within the mountains. Five hundred years later, monsters attack a small village and a child flees to the mountains. Unknowingly, the child releases the Monkey King from his curse. With help and encouragement from this special child, Monkey King must now save the village from the evil Mountain Lord and his...

"July Chen sees ghosts. But her dad insists ghosts aren't real. So she pretends they don't exist. Which is incredibly difficult now as it's Hungry Ghost month, when the Gates of the Underworld open and dangerous ghosts run amok in the living world. When July saves a boy ghost from being devoured by a Hungry Ghost, he becomes her first ever friend. Except William is not a ghost. He's a wandering soul wavering between life and death. As the new friends...

"This richly told adult fantasy teems with Chinese deities and demons cavorting in jazz age Shanghai. Half vampire. Half fox-spirit. All trouble. Pawned by her mother to the King of Hell as a child, Lady Jing is half-vampire, half-hulijing fox-spirit and all sasshole. As the King's ward, she has spent the past ninety years running errands, dodging the taunts of the spiteful hulijing courtiers, and trying to control her explosive temper - with varying...