In ancient China, two boys forge an unlikely alliance in an effort to become expert archers and, ultimately, to save their city from invading barbarians.

A coming-of-age adventure story of two boys, the battalion commander's son Ren and noodle seller's son Hu, set during China's Han era against a backdrop of period politics and a dangerous uprising that threatens the stability of the Great Wall.

I bought this book at the Upper Hutt library sale with an eye on the 666 Challenge and was very pleased with what I learned both about the Great Wall and also a tiny bit about life at the time of the Han Dynasty 202 BC -220 AD. Most interesting.

To be released at One Red Dog.
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Released at the Wellington Branch Bookcrossing Christmas event.

Loved this book. written for older children, but neverthelessa good story well told. It kept my attention throughout, and I read well into the night wanting to know what happened next.

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It's a nice, easy read.

This book is now going to Sweden