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A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts: A Collection of Deliciously Frightening Tales
Contributor(s): Compestine, Ying Chang (Author), Coleman, Polhemus (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0997218703     ISBN-13: 9780997218701
Publisher: Ying
OUR PRICE: $11.39  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 2016
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Horror
- Juvenile Fiction | Short Stories
- Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Asia
Dewey: FIC
LCCN: 2008050273
Age Level: 13-18
Grade Level: 8-13
Lexile Measure: 880
Physical Information: 0.45" H x 6" W x 9" L (0.65 lbs) 196 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Asian
- Ethnic Orientation - Asian
- Cultural Region - Chinese
Features: Ikids
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 133976
Reading Level: 6.1   Interest Level: Middle Grades   Point Value: 6.0
 
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Publisher Description:

According to Chinese tradition, those who die hungry or unjustly come back to haunt the living. Some are appeased with food, but not all ghosts are successfully mollified. In this chilling collection of stories, Ying Chang Compestine takes readers on an exhilarating journey through time and across different parts of China. Hungry ghosts have prevailed--from the building of the Great Wall in 200 B.C.E. to the modern day of iPods--and continue to torment those who wronged them.

At once a window into the history and culture of China and an ode to Chinese cuisine, this assortment of frightening tales--complete with historical notes and savory recipes--will both scare and satiate.


Contributor Bio(s): Compestine, Ying Chang: - Ying Chang Compestine is the multi-talented author of 20 books including fiction, picture books, and five cookbooks. Frequently approached by the media, Ying has been featured on numerous national television programs, and is regularly profiled in prestigious news media outlets (The New York Times, Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, and Huffington Post.) She is a sought after lecturer in Schools around the world, where her presentations to students of all ages help East meet West. Ying grew up in China and now lives in California with her husband and son.
 
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