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Kai and the Monkey King by Joe Todd-Stanton

Kai and the Monkey King

Brownstone's Mythical Collection 3

Joe Todd-Stanton

Flying Eye Books Ltd. · Print & ebook · August 3, 2021

When Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous and rebellious Monkey King - who she's always been told to stay away from.

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Who it’s for
A bookish adventurer meets Chinese mythology in a lively tale of heroes, trouble and powerful peaches.
Themes
Chinese mythology, Adventure, Heroes may be flawed
Genres
Fairy Tales & Folklore, Asian Myths & Legends, Action Comics

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When Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous and rebellious Monkey King - who she's always been told to stay away from. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he cause her more trouble than he's worth?

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Read the latest story from the mythical Brownstone's family vault where we venture to China and learn about the story of the Monkey King, meet magical gods, taste powerful peaches and see that maybe our heroes aren't always what they're cracked up to be. Winner of the 2018 Waterstones Children's Book Prize, longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, and most recently nominated for an Eisner for Arthur and the Golden Rope, Joe Todd-Stanton is a master at storytelling and illustration, and this time he takes his history loving adventurer deep into Chinese mythology.

Mythic Mischief

A bookish adventurer meets Chinese mythology in a lively tale of heroes, trouble and powerful peaches.

Come here for

  • A fresh encounter with the rebellious Monkey King
  • Magical gods and a playful twist on hero worship

Expect

  • An illustrated adventure rooted in Chinese mythology
  • A Brownstone family story with mischief in the mix

Where it sits

Asian Myths & Legends82%
Fairy Tales & Folklore75%
Action Comics28%

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Publisher categories

  • Monkeys & Apes
  • Asian Myths & Legends
  • Exploration & Discovery
Authors
Joe Todd-Stanton
Publisher
Flying Eye Books Ltd.
Published
August 3, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Chinese mythology · Adventure · Heroes may be flawed
Reading lane
Monkeys & Apes