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Message in the Mooncake: A Legend from Ancient China

Sapphire Chow

Illustrator: Xiaojie Liu

Ages: 6+

Published: 2024

Publisher: Barefoot Books

ISBN: 979-8-88859-228-1

Keywords: Folklore/Fairy Tales-Mid Autumn Festival, Mongolian Invaders, Yuan Dynasty, Bravery, Ancient Chinese Legend

Su-Ling must give her uncle a message, concealed in a mooncake, about a rebellion. Will Mongol guards stop her? Evocative illustrations. Endnotes.