Yu the Great: Conquering the Flood; A Chinese Legend (Graphic Myths & Legends) [Library Binding]

Paul D. Storrie (Author), Sandy Carruthers (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2006 | Series: Graphic Myths & Legends

This graphic novel tells the legend of Yu the Great, a Chinese hero from the twenty-first century B.C. Some scholars believe Yu actually existed and that he founded the Xia Dynasty, the first Chinese empire described in historical records. Some later Chinese texts describe Yu as a kind and strong emperor whose engineering projects saved China from frequent floods. But in Chinese legend, as in this book, Yu is descended from the gods and born from a golden dragon. He saves China from floods by using magical soil to plug underwater springs, with the help of a tortoise, an owl, and a dragon.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

In this entry in the Graphic Myths and Legends series, ancient China is suffering from a flood that the emperor fears has been caused by angry gods. He pleads with young Yu to find a way to save the land and people. With a dragon and a tortoise, Yu sets out to do his best. Children looking for folktales from outside the Greco-Roman and Nordic traditions will enjoy this Chinese myth, adapted by comics-writing-veteran Storrie and illustrated by experienced comics-artist Carruthers. The volume maintains the tone and look of an old Chinese tale (Storrie cites his sources at the end) while imbuing it with the dynamic art and feel of a contemporary comic book. A helpful glossary and pronunciation guide aid with the unfamiliar names, and the book includes a short list of book and Web resources. Children will want to read this for fun, but it will also be useful in the classroom. Kat Kan
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Review

"Maintains the tone and look of an old Chinese tale . . . with the dynamic art and feel of a contemporary comic book." -- Booklist

"This book will be great for those students who are accelerated and looking for more information outside the typical textbook." -- The Graphic Classroom --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: Graphic Universe (December 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822530880
• ISBN-13: 978-0822530886
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,499,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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