The Magic Horse of Han Gan
Hong, Chen Jiang
Bedrick, Claudia Zoe (TRN)
Hardcover
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BOOK SUMMARY
This is the story of a young boy who grows up to be a famous painter of horses. His reputation is known throughout China and one day a great warrior comes to him and asks for one of his magical horses. One of Gan's painted horses comes to life and off th
BOOK SYNOPSIS
This is the story of a young boy who grows up to be a famous painter of horses. His reputation is known throughout China and one day a great warrior comes to him and asks for one of his magical horses. One of Gan's painted horses comes to life and off the warrior and the horse go to battle. They are unbeatable as the horse never tires. However, over time the destruction saddens the horse and one night he disappears. Full of emotion and suspense this story will engage young readers. It is based in part on the true life of the Tang Dynasty painter Han Gan. The author/illustrator uses the same technique employed by Gan, painting with China Ink on silk.
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MORE BOOK INFO
ISBN: 1592700632
ISBN(13-digit): 9781592700639
Dewey Decimal: 398.20951
Library of Congress: 2006046393
Book Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books
Language: ENG
No. of Pages: 38
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