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The Five Forms

by Barbara McClintock   |  Ages 7-10
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Martial arts unleashes wild creatures in home.

"If you're looking for a unique and adventurous children's book, 'The Five Forms' is the perfect read. This book takes readers on a wild ride as a young girl attempts martial arts poses from a mysterious book and unleashes a series of real animals into her home. The story has a great message about bravery and taking responsibility for your actions. Barbara McClintock's beautiful illustrations bring the story to life and make it a joy to read with children."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Five Forms

by Barbara McClintock   |  Ages 7-10
Regular price RM21.96 MYR Now RM14.52 MYR Save 34%
Unit price
per
ISBN: 9781626722163
Date of Publication: 2017-10-03
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Young Readers
Related Topics: Animals, Fantasy, Adventure
Goodreads rating: 3.71
(rated by 234 readers)

Description

Award-winning author-illustrator Barbara McClintock’s meticulous research and vibrant watercolor illustrations breathe life into this frenzied, fictionalized exploration of China’s ancient Five Forms.When a young girl finds a mysterious, discarded book of martial arts poses, she ignores the warning printed in bold inside its cover: DO NOT ATTEMPT THESE FORMS WITHOUT AN EXPERIENCED TEACHER! She decides to attempt them herself . . . but is shocked to find that doing so conjures real animals right into her home! The chaos escalates as she releases a leopard, a snake, and a dragon, each creature larger and more destructive than the last. It is only once she manages the fifth and final form that things return to normal. But will she be able to clean up the mess she’s created before her mother returns home?A New York City Public Library Notable Best Book for Kids
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Martial arts unleashes wild creatures in home.

"If you're looking for a unique and adventurous children's book, 'The Five Forms' is the perfect read. This book takes readers on a wild ride as a young girl attempts martial arts poses from a mysterious book and unleashes a series of real animals into her home. The story has a great message about bravery and taking responsibility for your actions. Barbara McClintock's beautiful illustrations bring the story to life and make it a joy to read with children."

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.