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Author Yep, Laurence, 1948-

Title Tongues of jade / Laurence Yep ; illustrated by David Wiesner.

Publication Info. New York, NY : HarperCollins, [1991]
©1991

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Location Call No. Status
 Bristol, Main Library - Children's Department  J YEP    Check Shelf
 Farmington, Main Library - Children's Department  J 398.2 YEP    Check Shelf
 Plainville Public Library - Children's Department  J FOLKLORE & FAIRYTALES 398.2 YEP    Check Shelf
Edition First edition.
Description ix, 194 pages ; 24 cm
Contents Roots. The green magic -- The guardians -- The cure.
Family ties. The little emperor -- Royal robes -- Fish heads -- The phantom heart.
The wild heart. The snake's revenge -- The foolish wish -- Waters of gold -- The tiger cat.
Face. The rat in the wall -- The fatal flower -- The teacher's underwear.
Beyond the grave. The magical horse -- Eyes of jade -- The ghostly rhyme.
Summary A retelling of seventeen Chinese American folktales from a variety of Chinese communities in the United States.
Subject Chinese Americans -- Folklore.
Tales -- United States.
Folklore -- United States.
Chinese Americans -- Folklore.
Added Author Wiesner, David, illustrator.
ISBN 0060224711 (library binding)
0060224703
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