The Girl Who Flew to the Moon

Hou-yi, the celestial hero, and Chang’E, the beauty from Heaven, come down to Earth on a mission ordered by the Emperor of Heaven. Together they save lives in distress and restore the Earth from chaos. After they decide to live together as two mortals on Earth, Chang’E flies to the Moon by herself and can never come back, but why? This story belongs to the Golden Peach Chinese Culture Readers * Legends and Folktales series, which collects and retells the most treasured, timeless Chinese myths, legends, fairytales and folktales that have captured hearts and imaginations for over a thousand years. The story is retold in English for general readers interested in Asian culture and literature, catered specifically to a multicultural audience. Chinese text in the bottom of pages will be a great supplement for readers who can read Chinese or wish to learn more of the language. As the Chinese Culture Readers series is loosely leveled for different age groups based on their abilities to understand the culture and history, this story targets mostly preteen to teenage readers.Additionally, detailed notes on Chinese culture in the back will help enhance readers’ understanding of the stories as well as of their historical and social backgrounds, while full color illustrations highlight some important scenes.