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Tales from Within the Clouds: Nakhi Stories of China

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4.1 out of 5
Based on 9 Ratings and 2 Reviews

Book Description
South of the clouds, in the land of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, dwell the descendants of a once pastoral people, the Nakhi. In ancient times, family names were passed from mother to child, there were no marriages, and women alone raised children. (In the Nakhi language, there is no word for "father.") Today there are still Nakhi who follow these traditions, and Nakhi folktales reflect these bel... More
Book Information
PublisherUniversity of Hawai'i Press
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages47
ISBN-100824818202
ISBN-13978-0824818203
Publication Date06/1997
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About Carolyn Han (Author) : Carolyn Han is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Published credits of Carolyn Han include Koa's Seed, Tales from Within the Clouds: Nakhi Stories of China (Kolowalu Books),... more
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About Ji Li (Illustrator) : Ji Li is a published illustrator of young adult books. Published credits of Ji Li include Tales from Within the Clouds: Nakhi Stories of China (Kolowalu Books) and Why Snails Have Shells: Minority and... more
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