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Book Review of The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen

The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen
The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen
Author: Lloyd Alexander
Genre: Children's Books
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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When Prince Jen volunteers to search for the legendary court of T'ien-kuo, a mysterious old man chooses six gifts for him to bear in homage: a saddle, a sword, a paint box, a bowl, a kite and a flute. Puzzled by the humbleness of the gifts but full of high spirits and pride, Jen sets off - but stumbles almost immediately into a series of misfortunes. Only with the help of his faithful servant Mafoo and valiant flute-girl Voyaging Moon, and only after a breathtakingly exciting string of adventures, can Jen discover the real meaning of the gifts and face his true destiny.