The Kite Rider by Geraldine Mccaughrean
Haoyou knows that his father's spirit lives among the clouds above Ancient China. He also knows that to save his mother from being forced into a new marriage he must now follow in his father's footsteps and take to the skies, riding a kite through the clouds and the spirits of the dead. Then the Jade Circus offers him a chance to escape his enemies and travel throughout the empire, and maybe even perform before Kublai Khan himself. But is going with the circus really the best option? Could the circus master be leading him into even greater danger? This outstanding story by multi-award-winning author, Geraldine McCaughrean, is being published in this beautiful edition for a new generation of readers.
"It snatches you up from the first chapter. . beautiful and compulsive." * Sunday Times *
"Gripping stuff." * Ian Hislop, Sunday Telegraph *
"A marvellous soaring story that gives you a glimpse into another world." * Guardian *
"A masterpiece of storytelling." * The Times *
"Packed with action and intrigue, this is an exhilarating new novel from an author who never disappoints." * Times Educational Supplement *
"If you are looking for something to engage KS2 on the theme of Ancient China, this gripping action-packed novel is for you." * Books for Topics *
"Gripping stuff." * Ian Hislop, Sunday Telegraph *
"A marvellous soaring story that gives you a glimpse into another world." * Guardian *
"A masterpiece of storytelling." * The Times *
"Packed with action and intrigue, this is an exhilarating new novel from an author who never disappoints." * Times Educational Supplement *
"If you are looking for something to engage KS2 on the theme of Ancient China, this gripping action-packed novel is for you." * Books for Topics *
Geraldine McCaughrean was born and educated in Enfield, North London, the youngest daughter of a fireman and a teacher. She trained as a teacher, worked for ten years in publishing, and in 1988 became a full-time writer. Since then Geraldine has written over 130 books and plays for both adults and children and has won every major children's book prize.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780192769596 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192769596 |
| Title | The Kite Rider |
| Author | Geraldine Mccaughrean |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2019-02-07 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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