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This charming tale of enchantment and intrigue will engage young readers and tickle their imagination and curiosity at the same time.
Sun WuKong and his friends find themselves in the continent of Australia. Here they meet the Demoness, Scopria. Is she a friend or Foe? In the search for the truth, join Sun, Pigsy, and Sandy on their unforgettable journey through Australia where they meet several Animal spirits who are also big fans of our hero, The Monkey King.
This charming tale of magic and mystery opens on Kangaroo Island, “where wildlife reigns supreme.” It takes readers on a rousing ride through a cautionary tale about jumping to conclusions and the hazards of not thinking for oneself.
A group of animals known as the “Heroes” are racing to determine who the best fighter is. But when they hear that “The Jade Emperor” is in danger and “Heaven is in chaos,” the contestants put their rivalries aside to mount a rescue. Together, they must find Scorpia. She’s the scorpion demon who poisoned the Emperor. The heroes must find Scorpia so an antivenom can be created and thus save the Emperor.
But once they locate Scorpia, they also discover that there are two sides to every story. Also, things are not always as they appear at first glance. They also find another story in play. A deeper, bigger story in which the real evil isn’t Scorpia, but someone else. Someone far more cunning and much more dangerous.
Vivacious and briskly paced, this delightful story introduces young readers to the unique geography, flora and fauna of Australia as they travel the country in search of Scorpia and answers. Bright color illustrations enliven the text. Characters are vibrant and well-drawn, with dialogue that’s easy to follow and appropriate for young readers.
The ending leaves something to be desired. The story winds down with the heroes deciding it’s best to wait and “learn more about this evil demon so they can defeat it.” Then it’s off to the races again. It’s almost as if the story ran out of gas and fell off a cliff.
Even so, this lively Aesop-ish tale and its elements of enchantment and magic will engage young audiences while tickling their imagination and curiosity at the same time.
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Synopsis
Sun WuKong and his friends find themselves in the continent of Australia. Here they meet the Demoness, Scopria. Is she a friend or Foe? In the search for the truth, join Sun, Pigsy, and Sandy on their unforgettable journey through Australia where they meet several Animal spirits who are also big fans of our hero, The Monkey King.
About the author
Jeffrey Frisone is the founder of Monkey King Comics Publishing Company. Jeffrey is the author of The Monkey King Goes to America, The Monkey King Goes to Europe, and The Monkey King Goes to Australia. He is also the author of Loving and Letting Go, a book on coping with divorce. view profile
Published on August 31, 2021
7000 words
Genre: Children's
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