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Children of the Dragon is an illustrated anthology of Vietnamese folktales. Each story is paired with explanatory notes, offering readers insight into the cultural context and traditions reflected in the tales.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Sherry Garland
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