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Kai and the Monkey King

Kai and the Monkey King

Published in
2019
4.15
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Description

When Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous and rebellious Monkey King - who she's always been told to stay away from. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he cause her more trouble than he's worth? Read the latest story from the mythical Brownstone's family vault where we venture to China and learn about the story of the Monkey King, meet magical gods, taste powerful peaches and see that maybe our heroes aren't always what they're cracked up to be. Winner of the 2018 Waterstones Children's Book Prize, longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, and most recently nominated for an Eisner for Arthur and the Golden Rope, Joe Todd-Stanton is a master at storytelling and illustration, and this time he takes his history loving adventurer deep into Chinese mythology.
Age
5-9
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
56 pages
Book in series
#3

Why to read

  • Inspires imagination
  • Introduces elements of folklore
  • Teaches the value of friendship and courage
  • Provides an engaging and entertaining story