The Magical Monkey King.The Magical Monkey King Ji-Li Jiang Shen's Books 40951 Fremont Blvd, Freemont CA 94538 1885008244 $14.95 www.shens.com Also available in a paperback edition (1885008255, $6.95), The Magical Monkey King is a retelling re·tell·ing n. A new account or an adaptation of a story: a retelling of a Roman myth. of classic Chinese folktales by Ji-Li Jiang. Ideal reading for children ages 7 to 10, and enhanced with black/white drawings by Youshan Tang. The Magical Monkey King tells of the Monkey King's rambunctuous adventures, from his studies with a wise sage to learn the secret of immortality immortality, attribute of deathlessness ascribed to the soul in many religions and philosophies. Forthright belief in immortality of the body is rare. Immortality of the soul is a cardinal tenet of Islam and is held generally in Judaism, although it is not an , to taking a job as royal gardner in the Kingdom of Heaven, and his encounter with the great Buddha Great Buddha or Giant Buddha may refer to
v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. , enjoyable, and whimsical read for all ages. |
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