{"product_id":"message-in-the-mooncake-9798888592298","title":"Message in the Mooncake","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"An appealing retelling of a notable folktale.\" -- Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The guards will be suspicious of adults. Su-Ling, you are our only chance. I have full confidence in you.\" \u003cbr\u003e \"I can do it!\" \u003cbr\u003e \"My brave little Tiger!\"\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Set 800 years ago in the Yuan dynasty, Su-Ling and her family live in a village where the Mongols have invaded and made life very difficult for them. But the villagers are smart, and a plan to revolt against the Mongols begins to form with a message tucked into the Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes: \"On the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, on the day of the full moon, commence attack at midnight.\" It's up to brave Su-Ling to deliver the message to her uncle without getting caught by the Mongol guards. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This thrilling tale based on an ancient Chinese legend keeps kids on the edges of their seats as they cheer on Su-Ling to complete her mission to deliver the message in the mooncake. \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Unique, graphic novel-like illustrations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Endnotes inlcude information about mooncakes, the history of the Mongol invastion, and the original ancient legend \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Barefoot Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798888592298\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/19\/2024 pg. 1\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sapphire Chow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44625861312693,"sku":"9798888592298","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_9a3d2c06-60da-4f5c-83ae-d610f386b5cd.jpg?v=1725978443","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/message-in-the-mooncake-9798888592298","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}