Learning to Eat Bitter

By: Troy Blappert

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Paperback | 15 April 2019

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Paperback
238 Pages

Age
8 - 12

Grade
P - 1

Dimensions(cm)
19.84 x 12.85 x 1.27

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Xiao Gui never believed what the villagers said about his family name Gui or Ghost being unlucky. After his mother disappeared, he thought maybe they were right. A chance to live and study kung fu at Shaolin Temple could be a way of changing his fate. It will require extraordinary strength and determination. Will he be able to change his life if he masters the kung fu at the 1500-year-old temple of Shaolin? How will he find his mother who disappeared from their small village in Henan province when China is one of the largest countries in the world? Xiao Gui has to do something in a world that appears to be filled with unfairness and cruelty.

Industry Reviews

"Blappert's smooth prose and strong narrative structure make for an uplifting tale for all ages." -Kirkus Review

"A culturally astute story that showcases the values of patience and discipline." -Kirkus Review

"Readers will be riveted by descriptions of the art of kung fu and the protagonist's personal struggles as he finds the internal strength needed to help others." -Booklife Prize, Critic's Report

"Blappert's use of dynamic prose when discussing kung fu and the social and economic issues facing the characters, is gracefully balanced with his use of serene prose; it fits the tale well." -Booklife Prize, Critic's Report

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