title: A Letter to the King (English, Chinese and Norwegian Edition)
author: Leong Va
description: Kindergarten-Grade 3-- This memorable story tells of a young girl's loyalty and courage. Long ago, ``parents wanted only sons'' who would look after them when they grew old. A village doctor ``cursed'' with five daughters is unjustly accused of and jailed for letting an influential patient die. While her older sisters weep, Ti Ying resolves to help. She writes a letter to the king, asking to be taken prisoner in her father's place. The king is so moved that he frees her father and presents Ti Ying with a dress. The people no longer believe that only sons are of value. Va admirably conveys the ancient Chinese culture; his paintings evoke traditional art but possess a vitality and charm all their own. At first glance, they seem childlike, but closer examination reveals a sophisticated and mature mastery of style. Unusual colors--lime green, orange, and red--work together harmoniously; the flat, dry look of the images adds a restrained element. On the right-hand page, the text is well integrated with the illustrations; Chinese characters appear above the English text. On the left, a small painting sums up the action. The somewhat tiny pictures may dictate that this be used in small groups or one-on-one. However they experience it, children will be entertained and inspired by Ti Ying's courageous story. --Denise Anton Wright, Library Book Selection Service, Inc., Bloomington, IL<BR>Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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  Jo Nesbo
  
  * * *
  
  THE KINGDOM
  
  Translated from the Norwegian  
  by Robert Ferguson
  
  ![](Images/image00303.jpeg)
  
  Contents
  
    1. PROLOGUE
    2. PART ONE
  
      1. Chapter 1
      2. Chapter 2
      3. Chapter 3
      4. Chapter 4
    3. PART TWO
  
      1. Chapter 5
      2. Chapter 6
      3. Chapter 7
      4. Chapter 8
      5. Chapter 9
      6. Chapter 10
      7. Chapter 11
    4. PART THREE
  
      1. Chapter 12
      2. Chapter 13
      3. Chapter 14
      4. Chapter 15
      5. Chapter 16
      6. Chapter 17
      7. Chapter 18
      8. Chapter 19
      9. Chapter 20
      10. Chapter 21
      11. Chapter 22
      12. Chapter 23
      13. Chapter 24
      14. Chapter 25
      15. Chapter 26
    5. PART FOUR
  
      1. Chapter 27
      2. Chapter 28
      3. Chapter 29
      4. Chapter 30
      5. Chapter 31
      6. Chapter 32
      7. Chapter 33
      8. Chapter 34
      9. Chapter 35
      10. Chapter 36
      11. Chapter 37
      12. Chapter 38
      13. Chapter 39
    6. PART FIVE
  
      1. Chapter 40
      2. Chapter 41
      3. Chapter 42
  