Battle of the Jade Horse by Alison Lloyd

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Battle of the Jade Horse

by
Alison Lloyd

ISBN-13: 9780143305774
Published: 26 April 2012
Format: Paperback, 228 pages
RRP: $16.95
Imprint: Puffin
Publisher: Penguin Aus.
Origin: Australia

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Historical fiction (Children's/YA)

In China's wild north-west, a mob of bandits challenge the Emperor's rule.

At stake are hundreds of priceless war horses and the rule of the mighty Chinese empire. Even best friends Hu and Ren find themselves on opposite sides, torn apart by family loyalties. Ren and Hu must make terrible choices that could destroy them all . . . Or can they overcome all odds and find a way to bring peace?

By the author of Year of the Tiger.

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Alison Lloyd

Alison Lloyd started learning Chinese in school because it was a challenge, then later went to live in China for two years - she was living there when army tanks rolled in to suppress the student movement in 1989. Alison loves history - both the b...

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