Bibliograph

Nian, the Chinese New Year dragon, written by Virginia Loh-Hagan ; illustrated by Timothy Banks

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Nian, the Chinese New Year dragon, written by Virginia Loh-Hagan ; illustrated by Timothy Banks

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nian, the Chinese New Year dragon

Oclc number

1083458561

Responsibility statement

written by Virginia Loh-Hagan ; illustrated by Timothy Banks

Summary

"Mei hates springtime. Why? Because it's only in the spring that Nian, a fierce dragon, is able to leave his mountain prison under the sea to terrorize the local village. When the villagers hear the rumblings of Nian's hungry stomach, they know that winter has ended and spring is coming. But this year on the night before the first day of spring, a magical warrior visits Mei in her dreams. He tells Mei that it is her destiny to face and defeat Nian. But she must do it within 15 days or the dragon will be free forever. Author Virginia Loh-Hagan (PoPo's Lucky Chinese New Year) gives this retelling of the Nian legend an original twist, while explaining the origins of Chinese New Year traditions."--, Amazon.com

Target audience

primary

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