This gripping combination of fact and fiction, will have you on the edge of your seat
It's the third century BCE, China has been unified by a powerful emperor. But some of the conquered want him dead...
Plucked from his peaceful life, 11 year old Shen suddenly finds himself favourite musician at the court of China's First Emperor, but he is unknowingly drawn into a web of plots and counter-plots. Shen's precious instrument holds the key to the life of the Emperor. But when the moment for action comes, will he be ready?
From the low-down on the terracotta army, to the plot to assassinate an emperor, you'll find facts on everything you need know to qualify as an expert on ancient China. Every page is packed with amazing illustrations, astonishing facts and detailed cross-sections.
An innovative blend of fact and fiction guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!
- ISBN10 1405313226
- ISBN13 9781405313223
- Publish Date 3 August 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 29 November 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Dorling Kindersley Ltd
- Imprint DK Children
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English