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  • Location: China

The Five Chinese Brothers

The Five Chinese Brothers

Why a Booktrail?

The retelling of a classic Chinese Folk tale

  • ISBN: 978-0698113572
  • Genre: Childrens, Folklore

What you need to know before your trail

Long ago in China lived a family with five brothers who looked very much alike. They each possessed a special talent. One could swallow the sea; one had an iron neck; one could stretch his legs; one could survive fire; and the last could hold his breath forever. When one of the brothers, a somehow very successful fisherman, agreed to let a young boy accompany him on his fishing trip, trouble was the result. This brother then holds the entire sea in his mouth so that the boy can retrieve fish and treasures. When the man can no longer hold in the sea, he frantically signals to the boy, but the boy ignores him and drowns when the man releases the water.

The man is accused of murder and sentenced to death. However, one by one, his four brothers assume his place when subjected to execution, and each uses his own superhuman ability to survive

Travel Guide

Booktrail Boarding Pass: The Five Chinese Brothers

Author/Guide: Claire Huchet Bishop  Destination: China

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