- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: Scholastic Press (Sep 1 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0439164834
- ISBN-13: 978-0439164832
- Product Dimensions: 18.8 x 13.5 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
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#309,108 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #18 in Books > Children's Books > Ages 9-12 > Series > Historical > The Royal Diaries
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Princess Red Bird, 16-year-old daughter of the Hsien king in 6th century Southern China, has been born into a world of dispute and violence. When she is sent to a Chinese colony to be educated, she must contend with the disdainful attitudes of her hosts, who consider the Hsien to be savages, even as both the Chinese and the Hsien are at constant risk of attack from the truly savage neighboring people, the Dog Heads. In reality, the princess is a fair and wise leader, even at a young age, with a brilliant mind for military stratagems. Her leadership skills are put to the test when war breaks out and the Dog Heads begin to move in.
Prolific Newbery Honor author Laurence Yep (Dragon's Gate) contributes a remarkable tale to the Royal Diaries series. This fictionalized account of the real-life princess will introduce young readers to a long-ago land with a fascinating culture and edge-of-seat adventures, and will certainly inspire some to delve deeper into Chinese history. As in all the titles in the series, a section in the back provides context and historical background. (Ages 8 to 14) --Emilie Coulter
From School Library Journal
Gr 5-8 This entry in the series covers four months in the life of Princess Redbird, a member of the royal family of the Hsien people. Decades before, China had invaded their land and now the Hsien live in an uneasy peace with the invaders. With an eye to the future of his people, Redbird's father sends the 16-year-old to a Chinese school to learn the language and the customs of the Chinese, and also to be a representative of her people. Once there she also learns the joy of reading while studying under Master Chen. Her schooling is interrupted when a neighboring tribe, the Dog Heads, begins attacks on both the Hsien and the Chinese. The attacks escalate and all Princess Redbird's knowledge is required to help set up an alliance between the two to defeat the invaders. Before the Hsien forces triumph, many are killed, including Master Chen and Redbird's father. She, however, has discovered a talent for diplomacy and the foresight and practicality to look ahead for the good of her people. Characters are well drawn, especially Redbird and Master Chen. Historical notes are appended describing China of the sixth century and the real Lady of Ch'iao Kuo (a title bestowed years later by the Chinese). This worthy addition to this series features a feisty heroine who must take on adult responsibilities too soon.
Terrie Dorio, Santa Monica Public Library, CA
Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Lady of Ch'iao Kuo, Princess of the Hsien,
By ravenclaw29 (Ohio, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Royal Diaries: Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Red Bird of the South, Southern China, A.D. 531 (Hardcover)
The Lady of Ch'iao Kuo, called Redbird by many lives amongst the Hsien, a type of Chinese people living in an expansive manmade clearing in the middle of the depths of the Great Forest, which many of the prim and proper high-society Chinese are frightened of. Redbird is the only one of her people in their village who can read and write, and they admire her intelligence and wit. But Redbird also has a mission. Redbird's parents have chosen a mission for Redbird to complete. The more likely candidate, Redbird's brother T'ing, called Little tiger, is too rambunctious and ornery for such a mission, because it needs to be handled delicately. War has already broken out between two Chinese peoples of the Great Forest, the Hsien and the Dog-Heads. The Hsien scraped a war victory over the Dog-Heads, but the Chinese living outside of the forests are much more powerful and advanced. The Hsien cannot risk going to war with them. So Redbird is sent to the nearest city, and is to be educated by the wealthy Chinese aristocrat Master Chen and his family, to help with the peace between the Hsien and Chinese. As Redbird is taught by Master Chen, her eyes are opened to how beautiful the world is, or how dark it could be if such wars continue. Laurence Yep has written a lengthy but moving tale through a lengthy diary of the Lady of Ch'iao Kuo, called Redbird, a Hsien princess whom there is barely a scrap of information about. Princess Redbird is often poorly overlooked in the history of China, but in this special edition entry in the Royal Diaries series gives young readers a glimpse into little known princess's childhood years. Highly recommended!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Royal Diaries: Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Red Bird of the South, Southern China, A.D. 531 (Hardcover)
When I first read this book I thought, how boring, it's just a bunch of rambling about war and junk. Well I decided I'd give it another chance and I think it's fabulous. I guess that now that we are caught up in a war ourselves I can really relate to what she is saying. This book has humor, action, adventure, and really corrosponds to what is happening in the world today. I reccomend this book to everyone and encourage those of you who disliked it at first to give it a secound chance.
4.0 out of 5 stars
excellent!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Royal Diaries: Lady of Ch'iao Kuo: Red Bird of the South, Southern China, A.D. 531 (Hardcover)
Another awesome addition to the Royal Diaires! Lady of Ch'iao Kuo is great. The charecters are well developed and interesting and the story is excellant. You really feel as if you are taken back in time and are standing right there with her. A few probs with this book.1. The begining is slow but hang in there ok, it gets good twards the middle. 2. Why is it special edition? It's just longer. 3. Epilougewas too short. But a great thing about this book is after the diary is done you find out she was a great ruler, who kept peace in her kingdom. For once someones life didn't end tragicly! Proof that if girls ruled more in history the world would be a better place!
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