Description: The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen by Lloyd Alexander Bearing six unusual gifts, young Prince Jen embarks on a perilous quest and emerges triumphantly into manhood. This rich fantasy was named "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year and a "Booklist" Top of the List Award winner. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Prince Jen volunteers to search for the legendary court of Tien-kuo, a mysterious old man chooses six gifts for him to bear in homage: a saddle, a sword, a paint box, a bowl, a kite, and a flute. Puzzled by the gifts but full of high spirits and pride, Jen sets of--but stumbles almost immediately into a series of misfortunes. Only with the help of his faithful servant, Mafoo, and valiant flute-girl, Voyaging Moon, and only after a breathtakingly exciting string of adventures can Jen discover the real meaning of the gifts and face his true destiny. . . . Author Biography Born on January 30, 1924, in Philadelphia, storyteller Lloyd Alexander spent his childhood filling his imagination with fantasies about other lands and eras. For ten years of his writing career, Alexander wrote for adults, then changed gears and wrote fiction for young people. Alexander has received a Newbery Medal, a Newbery Honor Award, a National Book Award, and several IRA-CBC Childrens Choice Awards. He is also the author of many ALA Notable Childrens Books and School Library Journal Best Books of the Year. Review Enthralling . . . It is not often that a book can tell a breathtaking story, offer useful lessons on life, and paint a lively cultural backdrop. Alexander has done all that, and more. (Booklist, starred review) Review Quote Enthralling . . . It is not often that a book can tell a breathtaking story, offer useful lessons on life, and paint a lively cultural backdrop. Alexander has done all that, and more. (Booklist, starred review) Description for Sales People This is the second installment in a hugely successful series: millions of copies sold worldwide! Details ISBN0142402257 Author Lloyd Alexander Short Title REMARKABLE JOURNEY OF PRIN Language English ISBN-10 0142402257 ISBN-13 9780142402252 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2004 Residence Drexel Hill, PA, US Audience Age 8-12 DOI 10.1604/9780142402252 Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2004-11-18 NZ Release Date 2004-11-18 US Release Date 2004-11-18 UK Release Date 2004-11-18 Place of Publication New York Pages 288 Publisher Dutton Books for Young Readers Publication Date 2004-11-18 Imprint Dutton Books for Young Readers Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137911850;
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