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In 630 AD, thirteen-year-old Chengli, a young Chinese girl, is tasked with escorting a princess on the perilous Silk Road. Chengli must navigate through treacherous terrain and protect her precious jade, which holds the key to her father's whereabouts and the disappearance of the Emperor's daughter. This coming-of-age story, filled with historical details and magical realism, showcases Chengli's growth and strength as she confronts the harsh realities of the ancient Silk Road.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Hildi Kang
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