A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts - A Collection of Deliciously Frightening Tales

Klappentext According to Chinese tradition! those who die hungry or unjustly come back to haunt the living. Some are appeased with food. But not all ghosts are successfully mollified. In this chilling collection of stories! Ying Chang Compestine takes readers on a journey through time and across different parts of China. From the building of the GreatWall in 200 BCE to themodern day of iPods! hungry ghosts continue to torment those who wronged them. At once a window into the history and culture of China and an ode to Chinese cuisine! this assortment of frightening tales--complete with historical notes and delectable recipes--will both scare and satiate!

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Ying Chang Compestine, Ying Chang/ Polhemus Compestine
• Con la collaborazione di: Coleman Polhemus (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Holt, Henry
• Lingue: Inglese
• Raccomandazione d'eta': 12 a 18 anni
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 27.10.2009
• EAN: 9780805082081
• ISBN: 978-0-8050-8208-1
• Pagine: 180
• Dimensioni: 146 mm x 222 mm x 19 mm
• Categorie: Libri per bambini e per ragazzi; Libri scolastici > Letture / interpretazioni / ausili per la lettura > Tedesco