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The Cable Car And The Dragon

by Herb Caen, Barbara Ninde Byfield
The Cable Car And The Dragon - Thryft
The Cable Car And The Dragon - Thryft

Unexpected adventure through San Francisco's Chinatown.

This book could be a good read for those who love unexpected adventures in unfamiliar places. The unique feature of this book is the setting, as it takes the reader on a journey through the vibrant and colorful Chinatown during New Year's celebrations. The author's descriptions of the sights, smells, and sounds of the festivities make the reader feel as if they are right there with the cable car. Overall, this is an entertaining and educational book for both children and adults.

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.

The Cable Car And The Dragon

by Herb Caen, Barbara Ninde Byfield
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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

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ISBN: 9780877013907
Authors: Herb Caen, Barbara Ninde Byfield
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Date of Publication: 1986-03-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Picture Books, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Adventure, Animals, Fantasy, Adventure, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.96
(rated by 51 readers)

Description

This is the rollicking tale of the adventures of Charlie, the youngest cable car. Only sixty years old, he is tired of the same old rut. One night as he's puffing himself up Nob Hill, he hears a lot of excitement down below: Chinese New year! Suddenly, Charlie takes a right turn at Jackson Street, rather than the left he has taken for sixty years, and he finds himself in the middle of the parade. There he meets a friendly dragon named Chu Chin Chow, who is bored with his job. Charlie treats Chu to a cable car ride that looks as if it will end in a disastrous plunge into the San Francisco Bay--unless a miracle occurs.
 

Unexpected adventure through San Francisco's Chinatown.

This book could be a good read for those who love unexpected adventures in unfamiliar places. The unique feature of this book is the setting, as it takes the reader on a journey through the vibrant and colorful Chinatown during New Year's celebrations. The author's descriptions of the sights, smells, and sounds of the festivities make the reader feel as if they are right there with the cable car. Overall, this is an entertaining and educational book for both children and adults.

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.