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Dutton Books for Young Readers, 2004-18-11

Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen

Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen

Lloyd Alexander, Author

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9780142402252

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Bearing six unusual gifts, young Prince Jen embarks on a perilous quest and emerges triumphantly into manhood. This rich fantasy was named "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year and a "Booklist" Top of the List Award winner.
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Prince Jen leaves home expecting to rule wisely one day—but not before discovering how little he truly knows. Alongside unexpected companions, he encounters injustice, kindness, and mystery. Each turn of the journey shapes not just his understanding of others, but of himself. Readers are invited to explore what real leadership looks like when built on courage, wisdom, and humility.

Keywords and Themes: Action & Adventure • Adventure • Asia • Asian • Character • Courage • Fables • Fantasy • Friendship • General • Historical • Humility • Journey • Juvenile Fiction • Leadership • Legends • Myths • Responsibility • Royalty • Transformation • Wisdom

Readability • 5.5

Age Range • 8-12

Pages • 273

Subjects • Princes • Fantasy • Adventure and adventurers

Categories • Juvenile Fiction | Fantasy | General • Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure • Juvenile Fiction | Royalty • Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables | Asian • Juvenile Fiction | Historical | Asia

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 gifts but full of high spirits and pride, Jen sets of--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. . . .
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