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Binu and the Great Wall of China

by Su Tong, Howard Goldblatt
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Love-fueled journey to rescue husband.

"Binu and the Great Wall of China" is a great read for those who enjoy historical fiction with a touch of fantasy. The book uniquely portrays the building of the Great Wall of China and the hardships faced by the laborers. Binu's love for her husband is gripping and inspiring, taking the reader on a magical adventure with a blind frog as her companion.

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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Binu and the Great Wall of China

by Su Tong, Howard Goldblatt
Save up to 31%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM78.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9781847670625
Authors: Su Tong, Howard Goldblatt
Publisher: CANONGATE BOOKS
Date of Publication: 2006-09-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Drama
Related Topics: Historical Romance, War, Theatre
Goodreads rating: 2.92
(rated by 384 readers)

Description

In Peach Village, crying is forbidden. But as a child, Binu never learnt to hide her tears. Shunned by the villagers, she faced a bleak future, until she met Qiliang, an orphan who offered her his hand in marriage.Then one day Qiliang disappears. Binu learns that he has been transported hundreds of miles and forced to labour on a project of terrifying ambition and scale – the building of the Great Wall. Binu is determined to find and save her husband. Inspired by her love, she sets out on an extraordinary journey towards Great Swallow Mountain, with only a blind frog for company. What follows is an unforgettable story of passion, hardship and magical adventure.
 

Love-fueled journey to rescue husband.

"Binu and the Great Wall of China" is a great read for those who enjoy historical fiction with a touch of fantasy. The book uniquely portrays the building of the Great Wall of China and the hardships faced by the laborers. Binu's love for her husband is gripping and inspiring, taking the reader on a magical adventure with a blind frog as her companion.

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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