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OverviewXiao Gui never believed what the villagers said about his family name Gui or Ghost being unlucky. After his mother disappeared, he thought maybe they were right. A chance to live and study kung fu at Shaolin Temple could be a way of changing his fate. It will require extraordinary strength and determination. Will he be able to change his life if he masters the kung fu at the 1500-year-old temple of Shaolin? How will he find his mother who disappeared from their small village in Henan province when China is one of the largest countries in the world? Xiao Gui has to do something in a world that appears to be filled with unfairness and cruelty. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Troy BlappertPublisher: Schlisselthal Imprint: Schlisselthal Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.236kg ISBN: 9781733666503ISBN 10: 1733666508 Pages: 238 Publication Date: 15 April 2019 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsBlappert's smooth prose and strong narrative structure make for an uplifting tale for all ages. -Kirkus Review A culturally astute story that showcases the values of patience and discipline. -Kirkus Review Author InformationTroy Blappert has co-written many English language textbooks over the past 20 years with several different publishers around the world. He has also taught English in Taipei, Hong Kong, Seoul, Saudi Arabia, and in the United States. He studied fiction writing at the Writers' Program at UCLA, and he has a M.Ed. from the Institute of Education at University College London. He grew up in the New Orleans' area. His hobbies include Shaolin kung fu, tai chi, and reading. He has studied with three different Shaolin Wuseng or Warrior Monks over a ten-year period, which was the catalyst for this novel. He lives in San Antonio with his wife. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |