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Bridge of Birds: A Novel of an Ancient China That Never Was

by Barry Hughart

When the children of his village were struck with a mysterious illness, Number Ten Ox found master Li Kao. Together they set out to find the Great Root of Power, the only possible cure, and together they discover adventure and legend, and the power of belief.... (read review)

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“Such a lovely and entrancing book. A fairy tale set in an ancient China, replete with humor, symbolism, adventure, and magic, all in keeping with the Chinese fairy tale feel.”

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