Secrets Of The Terracotta Soldier

Secrets Of The Terracotta Soldier

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In this actionpacked adventure and comingofage story that finely weaves fact and fiction, thirteenyearold Ming lives in a small village in Maoist China in the 1970s. His father is convinced that Emperor Qins tomband the lifesize terracotta army created to serve and protect the emperor in the afterlifelies hidden in the hills around them. But if Mings father doesnt prove it soon, the towns Political Officer will condemn him to the brutal labor camps. From the stories of a terracotta soldier who has survived through the centuries, Ming learns the history of Emperor Qin, known for building the Great Wall of China, and how and why the terracotta soldiers came to be. As their unlikely friendship develops, Ming experiences the mysterious tomb firsthand, braving deadly traps and witnessing the terracotta army in action. Most importantly, he comes to see how he can save both the terracotta soldiers and his father from the corrupt Political Officer and his Communist cronies.The book is illustrated with photographs of Communist Chinese village life in the 1970s, the Great Wall, and, of course, the excavated tomb with its many terracotta soldiers. It also features a special recipe from the story.Praise for Secrets of the TerraCotta Soldier'Historical photos and Indiana Jonesstyle adventure enrich this tale of an unusual meeting between the Qin Dynasty and the 20th century.'Kirkus Reviews'Despite the hardships, both courageous characters work to uphold their respective duties: Shi to protect the tomb and Ming to protect the cultural legacy of Chinas people. With archival art, recipes, and end notes, this title is sure to be a hit in the classroom.'Booklist

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