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The Shell Woman and the King

(1993)
A Chinese Folktale
A Picture Book by

 
 
Good Wu marries a young woman who can change herself into a shell. Because of this ability, a cruel ruler wishes to own her. In order to escape and save herself and her husand, she must perform three wonders. Ming-Yi's watercolor paintings give the reader a real feeling for China.


Genre: Children's Fiction

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