The magical Monkey King
retold by Ji-Li Jiang
The mischievous Monkey King attempts to achieve immortality the easy way, gains god-like powers, and wreaks havoc in heaven.
Read Time: ~0.4 hr
Medio Pollito (half-chick)
by retold by Amanda StJohn (2012)
About this book
Medio Pollito is born with only one eye, one wing, and one foot, and his eleven fellow hatchlings are happy to take care of him, but when he sets out on his own looking for fun he gets in trouble and learns the value of helping others. Includes notes.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreMedio Pollito (half-chick) Lead Character
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