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    9781525309991 9781525309984 9781525301124 Paperback / softback, Digest format paperback, $12.99
  • Reading Levels

    Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient: S
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    Distributor: Hachette Book Group Availability: In stock Carton Quantity: 38 $16.99 CAD
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On the Run in Ancient China
By (author): Linda Bailey Illustrated by: Bill Slavin
Linda Bailey ,

Illustrated by :

Bill Slavin

Imprint:

Kids Can Press

ISBN:

9781525301520

Product Form:

Hardcover
Hardcover
English

Audience:

Juvenile: Age (years) 8 - 12, Grade (US) 3 - 7
May 07, 2019
$16.99 CAD
Out of print

Dimensions:

9in x 7 x 0.38 in | 0.76 lb

Page Count:

56 pages
Kids Can Press
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / History
 
Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre 2019, Winner
  • Short Description
Another high-speed adventure with those reluctant time travelers, the Binkertons! Once again, the Binkerton children try to get away before the owner of the creepy Good Times Travel Agency can send them back in time. But once again, they fail. This time, the trio lands in ancient China, where Libby quickly slips away from Josh and Emma in an official carriage headed to the capital. Then, as the twins set out after her, they're mistaken for barbarian spies and imperial guards begin chasing them. Will they manage to find Libby, and their way back home, without getting caught? Kids won't want to miss this rollicking, all-inclusive trip back in time!
It's the tantalizing smell of Chinese food that's enticed the Binkerton children back into the creepy Good Times Travel Agency. Sure, the fried noodles are delicious, but then the shop owner pulls another one of his mysterious guidebooks off his shelf and before they can stop him, he's sent the children hurtling back in time once again. This time they land in first-century China, where little Libby quickly manages to slip away from Josh and Emma in an official carriage headed to the capital city. But while she's living the ancient China high life with nobility, the twins get mistaken for barbarian spies and soon they're being chased by imperial guards! Will the twins manage to find Libby, and their way back home, before the guards catch up to them? This graphic novel from the critically acclaimed time-travel series by award-winning duo Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin offers a fun read with a terrific historical overview of ancient China. Bailey's fast-paced narrative is quirky and funny. The fun device of featuring excerpts from an engagingly-written guidebook on every page keeps the key historical facts and figures easy to digest. Slavin's detailed and humorous illustrations are pitch perfect for the story. Thoroughly researched, this book would be an excellent companion to social studies and history lessons, encompassing politics and government, philosophy, science and technology, travel and trade, civic rights and responsibilities, community and traditions. The back matter includes an index, further resources and six pages of additional information about ancient China.

Linda Bailey is an award-winning author of many books for children, including the Stanley series, If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur and If Kids Ruled the World. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Bill Slavin is an award-winning children's book illustrator of over 100 books. His works include the Stanley series, Drumheller Dinosaur Dance and The Farm Team. He lives in Millbrook, Ontario.

... lighthearted, with slapstick comedy and tongue-in cheek advice. - Kirkus Reviews

This action-packed illustrated adventure will teach and delight a wide range of readers about ancient China. - School Library Journal

... a fun romp through an ancient civilization ... - CM Magazine

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