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.
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, âwhere wildlife reigns supreme.â It takes readers on a rousing ride through a cautionary tale about jumping to conclusions and the hazards of not thinking for oneself.
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 A group of animals known as the âHeroesâ are racing to determine who the best fighter is. But when they hear that âThe Jade Emperorâ is in danger and âHeaven is in chaos,â the contestants put their rivalries aside to mount a rescue. Together, they must find Scorpia. Sheâs the scorpion demon who poisoned the Emperor. The heroes must find Scorpia so an antivenom can be created and thus save the Emperor.
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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 isnât Scorpia, but someone else. Someone far more cunning and much more dangerous. Â
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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 thatâs easy to follow and appropriate for young readers.
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The ending leaves something to be desired. The story winds down with the heroes deciding itâs best to wait and âlearn more about this evil demon so they can defeat it.â Then itâs off to the races again. Itâs almost as if the story ran out of gas and fell off a cliff.
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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.