Message in the Mooncake

<B>"An appealing retelling of a notable folktale." -- Kirkus Reviews</B><BR/><BR/><I>"The guards will be suspicious of adults. Su-Ling, you are our only chance. I have full confidence in you."<BR/> "I can do it!"<BR/> "My brave little Tiger!"</I><BR/><BR/> Set 800 years ago in the Yuan dynasty, Su-Ling and her family live in a village where the Mongols have invaded and made life very difficult for them. But the villagers are smart, and a plan to revolt against the Mongols begins to form with a message tucked into the Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes: "On the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, on the day of the full moon, commence attack at midnight." It's up to brave Su-Ling to deliver the message to her uncle without getting caught by the Mongol guards.<BR/><BR/> This thrilling tale based on an ancient Chinese legend keeps kids on the edges of their seats as they cheer on Su-Ling to complete her mission to deliver the message in the mooncake. <ul><li> Unique, graphic novel-like illustrations </li><li> Endnotes inlcude information about mooncakes, the history of the Mongol invastion, and the original ancient legend </li></ul>