The Warlord's Fish Hardcover - 2002
by Virginia Pilegard; Nicolas Debon (Illustrator)
One day when the warlord is away, traders come and abduct Chuan from the palace, only to become lost in the vast desert of ancient China. Young readers will delight in finding out how Chuan's carved wooden fish works as a compass and saves the day. 31 full-color illustrations.
From the jacket flap
Working as an apprentice for one of the warlord's artists, Chuan is in the palace one day when a bearded trader from another land bursts into the courtyard with complaints against the local merchants. Chuan tries to help, and for his trouble, both he and the artist are kidnapped and taken on a long journey through the desert. A sandstorm rises up, blocking out the sun they used to know their direction, and the fierce winds blow sand over the trail. It seems that all are lost in the desert with little food or water, miles from civilization.
Fortunately, Chuan had seen the carved fish the artist made, floating in a bowl of water, so he knew that the fish he carried in his pocket was more than a pretty toy: when placed in a bowl of water, it always pointed south. How could that be? Learn how Chuan and the artist made a compass and earned their freedom.
Praise for The Warlord's Puzzle, recommended by the California Department of Education
"This handsome picture book will be useful for encouraging children to play around with geometry at home or in the classroom."
--Booklist
"This is a great story about the origin of everybody's favorite brainteaser--the tangram puzzle. The illustrations are terrific."
--Wendi Gatz, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Cincinnati, OH
"Richly colored, lively, and dramatic, the artwork is excellent."
--The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA
Praise for The Warlord's Beads
"A good book for reading aloud."
--Booklist
"Kids will say, 'Aha--I know!' to this puzzle in a story with terrific illustrations."
--Becky Milner, Vintage Books, Vancouver, WA
"The vibrant and unusual illustrations of Chinese pagodas, traditional robes, and the characters' faces enhance this clever story. Children will not be disappointed in this sequel to The Warlord's Puzzle."
--New Favorites: Outstanding Books for Children
Both previous books by Virginia Pilegard and Nicolas Debon, The Warlord's Puzzle and The Warlord's Beads, have garnered praise, including being selected for the BookSense 76 list.
Virginia Pilegard has been an elementary-school teacher and has taught and volunteered in juvenile-correction schools. Raised on a cattle ranch in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Mrs. Pilegard pursued the topic of elementary mathematics and completed an M.A. in education.
Illustrator Nicolas Debon was born in Nancy, France, and now lives in Canada. He has worked in the visual-arts office of the France Ministry of Culture and for the cultural service of the Consulate General of France in Toronto.
Details
- Title The Warlord's Fish
- Author Virginia Pilegard; Nicolas Debon (Illustrator)
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Pelican Publishing Company
- Date 2002-09
- Illustrated Yes
- Features Illustrated
- ISBN 9781565549647 / 1565549643
- Weight 0.93 lbs (0.42 kg)
- Dimensions 11.34 x 8.76 x 0.34 in (28.80 x 22.25 x 0.86 cm)
- Ages 06 to 09 years
- Grade levels 1 - 4
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Themes
- Chronological Period: Ancient (To 499 A.D.)
- Cultural Region: Asian - General
- Cultural Region: Asian - Chinese
- Ethnic Orientation: Asian - General
- Library of Congress subjects Voyages and travels, Artists
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002001455
- Dewey Decimal Code E
Media reviews
Citations
- Booklist, 02/01/2003, Page 1002
- Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2002, Page 49
- Kirkus Review - Children, 10/15/2002, Page 1536
- Multicultural Review, 06/01/2003, Page 91
- School Library Journal, 02/01/2003, Page 120
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