The Monkey King, Sun Wukong (2018) 美猴王孙悟空
Author: Ed Young (USA)
Illustrator: Ed Young (USA)
Translator: Fang Suzhen
Publisher: Jiuzhou Press / Double Helix Children's Books
Format: Hardcover
Date: September 2018
Book Series: 中国神话·寓言故事
ISBN: 9787510872525
Language: Chinese
Adaptation: Retelling
Summary:
Based on Journey to the West—one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature—this story recounts the adventures of the Monkey King, Sun Wukong, as he accompanies the monk Tang Seng and his fellow disciples on a pilgrimage to the West.
It all begins when a massive stone on a remote island in the Eastern Continent of Dongsheng Shenzhou bursts open, giving birth to a miraculous monkey. Endowed with extraordinary powers and keen insight, he embarks on a legendary journey. Through concise and accessible language, Mr. Young-Tse Tseng (Yang Zhicheng) narrates key episodes—from Sun Wukong’s birth and his reign as the Monkey King on Flower-Fruit Mountain to his havoc-wreaking rampage in Heaven, his apprenticeship to Tang Seng, and his battle against the Black Wind Cave’s bear demon. Complemented by striking collage-style illustrations, the book makes these classic tales easy for children to grasp and enjoy, fostering a love for traditional culture.
