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      The Chinese Emperor's New Clothes

      by Ying Chang Compestine
      Published
      Jan 2018
      Main Genre
      General Fiction General Fiction
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      32
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      Ming Da is only nine years old when he becomes the emperor of China, and his three advisors take advantage of him by stealing his stores of rice, gold, and precious stones. But Ming Da has a plan. With the help of his tailors, he comes up with a clever idea to outsmart his devious advisors: He asks his tailors to make "magical" new clothes for him. Anyone who is honest, the young emperor explains, will see the clothes' true splendor, but anyone who is dishonest will see only burlap sacks. The emperor dons a burlap sack, and the ministers can't help but fall for his cunning trick.

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      General Fiction

      Themes

      Fairy Tales / Folklore

      Age Level

      Kids (12 & Under) Kids: Chapter Books

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      First Edition Jan 2018 Harry N. Abrams ISBN 1419725424
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      Dec 2017 Abrams Books for Young Readers ISBN B074QHFRSV
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      Dec 2017 Harry N. Abrams ISBN 1683351045
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