A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts: A Collection of Deliciously Frightening Tales - Couverture rigide

Compestine, Ying Chang

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ISBN 10 : 0805082085 ISBN 13 : 9780805082081

Editeur : Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, 2009

Synopsis

A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts According to Chinese tradition, those who die hungry or unjustly come back to haunt the living. Some are appeased with food. But not all ghosts are successfully mollified. In this chilling collection of stories, Ying Chang Compestine takes readers on a journey through time and across different parts of China. From the building of the GreatWall in 200 BCE to themodern day of iPods, hungry ghosts continue to torment those who wronged them. At once a window into the history and culture of China and an ode to Chinese cuisine, this assortment of frightening tales--complete with historical notes and delectable recipes--will both scare and satiate!

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Ying Chang Compestine is the award-winning author of 20 books including fiction, picture books, and cookbooks. Her highly acclaimed novel Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party has received over 30 national awards. Reviews called it "a story of Anne Frank during the Chinese Cultural Revolution." It was selected for the One Book/One County reading program in California. Ying's latest novel for young adults, Secrets of The Terracotta Soldier, is a fast paced historical fiction that ties together past and present. Reviews called it an "Indiana Jones-style adventure." Ying has been invited to speak in schools around the world. Her books have been included in school syllabi globally. Frequently sought after by the media, Ying has been featured on numerous national television programs, and is regularly profiled in prestigious news media outlets like The New York Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and Huffington Post. Ying grew up in China and now lives in California with her husband and son.

Présentation de l'éditeur

According to Chinese tradition, those who die hungry or unjustly come back to haunt the living. Some are appeased with food, but not all ghosts are successfully mollified. In this chilling collection of stories, Ying Chang Compestine takes readers on an exhilarating journey through time and across different parts of China. Hungry ghosts have prevailed- from the building of the Great Wall in 200 B.C.E. to the modern day of iPods- and continue to torment those who wronged them. At once a window into the history and culture of China and an ode to Chinese cuisine, this assortment of frightening tales- complete with historical notes and savory recipes- will both scare and satiate.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Henry Holt Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0805082085
• ISBN 13: 9780805082081
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Polhemus Coleman
• Nombre de pages: 180
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible