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When a mysterious drought devastates his community, 11‑year‑old Ah Bao decides to seek out the legendary Water Dragon that legend says can restore rain. Armed only with determination and a hopeful heart, he ventures into the surrounding forest, meeting a cast of imaginative characters along the way. The story follows Ah Bao’s courageous journey as he confronts obstacles and learns that belief and friendship can bring hope to the most desperate of places.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Li, Jian (Art teacher)
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