The Ch'i-Lin Purse: A Collection of Ancient Chinese Stories -- Linda Fang, Paperback

A Storytelling World magazine award winner, a delightful collection for children as well as adults.

In turns funny, poignant, and wise, these nine lively stories are peopled with an array of unusual characters, including a young woman raised as a boy who is then faced with the complicated business of marriage; a carp-fish spirit who changes herself into a young woman for love's sake; a Miracle Doctor who can cure all illnesses except one; and a shopkeeper who learns the hard way the true meaning of justice.

Author: Linda Fang
Publisher: Square Fish
Published: 09/30/1997
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780374411893
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.3
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 88481 / Chi-Lin Purse: A Collection of Ancient Chinese Stories


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 09/01/1997

About the Author

Linda Fang is a storyteller and educator who specializes in bringing Chinese tales to American audiences. She was instrumental in establishing Washington, D.C.'s Telling Moments Theater for live storytelling. Fang grew up in Shanghai, China, and now makes her home in the United States.

Jeanne M. Lee is the author and illustrator of many books, including The Song of Mu Lan and I Once Was a Monkey: Stories Buddha Told. She lives in Massachusetts.