The Ch`i-lin Purse: A Collection of Ancient Chinese Stories

The Ch'i-lin Purse: A Collection of Ancient Chinese Stories contains nine folktales from ancient China that are dramatically retold for middle grade readers. The stories feature unusual characters, including a young woman raised as a boy who must navigate the complications of marriage, a carp-fish spirit who transforms into a human woman out of love, and a Miracle Doctor who can cure all illnesses except one. Additional tales include a shopkeeper who learns the hard way about the true meaning of justice, with stories that range from funny to poignant to wise.