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The Emperor and the Kite
By Jane Yolen and Ed Young (illustrator)
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Paw Prints
Publication date October 1, 2008
Binding Prebinding
Edition Reissue
Book category Easy Fiction
ISBN-13 9781439555446
ISBN-10 1439555443
Availability§ Apply Direct
Original list price $15.99
Other format details juvenile
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Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Largely ignored by her own family, Princess Djeow Seow spends her days playing with a kite made from paper and sticks. But when the Emperor is imprisoned in a high tower, only the Princess can save the day, flying her kite high up into the sky to rescue her father.?A familiar jewel polished to unaccustomed brilliance.? ? Booklist?It is rare to find a book where the beauty of the language and image are so finely meshed as in this tale of loyalty and love.? ? United Press InternationalJane Yolen lives in Hatfield, Massachusetts and Scotland. Ed Young lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.

Editions
Paperback
Book cover for 9780399225123 Book cover for 9780698116443
 
Reprint edition from Puffin (July 1, 1998)
9780698116443 | details & prices | 8.75 × 9.00 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.25 lbs | List price $6.99
About: In ancient China, Djeow Seow, the Emperor's tiniest daughter, spends her time alone, flying her kite and feeling unneeded, but her courage and cleverness are called upon when her beloved father is taken prisoner
With United Nations (other contributor) | Reprint edition from Sandcastle (April 1, 1993)
9780399225123 | details & prices | 9.25 × 9.00 × 0.25 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.30 lbs | List price $5.95
This edition also contains Index to Proceedings of the Economic and Social Council: Organizational Session - 2013 Substantive Session 2013
About: In ancient China, Djeow Seow, the Emperor's tiniest daughter, spends her time alone, flying her kite and feeling unneeded, but her courage and cleverness are called upon when her beloved father is taken prisoner
School and Library
Book cover for 9780399214998
 
Reissue edition from Philomel Books (April 1, 1988)
9780399214998 | details & prices | 31 pages | 9.75 × 9.50 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.85 lbs | List price $17.99
About: In ancient China, Djeow Seow, the Emperor's tiniest daughter, spends her time alone, flying her kite and feeling unneeded, but her courage and cleverness are called upon when her beloved father is taken prisoner
Reinforced
Book cover for 9780606133661
 
from Demco Media (July 1, 1998)
9780606133661 | details & prices | 9.25 × 9.50 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.75 lbs | List price $15.81
About: In ancient China, Djeow Seow, the Emperor's tiniest daughter, spends her time alone, flying her kite and feeling unneeded, but her courage and cleverness are called upon when her beloved father is taken prisoner
Prebinding
Book cover for 9780613077057 Book cover for 9781439555446
 
The price comparison is for this edition
With Jane Yolen | Reissue edition from Paw Prints (October 1, 2008)
9781439555446 | details & prices | List price $15.99
About: Largely ignored by her own family, Princess Djeow Seow spends her days playing with a kite made from paper and sticks.
from Turtleback Books (October 1, 1999)
9780613077057 | details & prices | 9.25 × 9.00 × 0.50 in. | Rec. grade levels 1-2 | 0.75 lbs | List price $17.20
About: In ancient China, Djeow Seow, the Emperor's tiniest daughter, spends her time alone, flying her kite and feeling unneeded, but her courage and cleverness are called upon when her beloved father is taken prisoner

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