Newbery Medal (John Newbery Medal)
Shen of the Sea: Chinese Stories for Children
Book Information
- Publisher
- Dutton Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1968-10-30
- Pages
- 224 pages
- Language
- 英語
- Size
- 14.61 x 2.08 x 21.74 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9780525392446
- ISBN-10
- 0525392440
- Category
- 洋書/Children's Books/Geography & Cultures/Explore the World/Asia
A series of fascinating Chinese stories, strong in humor and rich in Chinese wisdom, in which the author has caught admirably the spirit of Chinese life and thought.
Arthur Bowie Chrisman was an American author.
Reviews
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I too, had to read this for a (children's) literature class and I found it to be extremely dry and boring. It is also questionable whether these are "authentic" folktales or short stories written "in the style" of Chinese folktales, circa 1926. I don't think Chrisman ever traveled to China in his lifetime. As an adult, I also don't feel these stories would capture the interest of children. I am certain there are more interesting, authentic (and updated) Chinese literature out there.
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Short stories were not well written. Difficult to understand a story’s moral. Think it was just me b/c the book is a Newbery medal winner.