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223 pp.
| Abrams/Amulet
| January, 2014
|
TradeISBN 978-1-4197-0540-3$16.95
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4-6
Ming and his archaeologist father live a rough life in Communist China. When an imperial tomb is discovered in their village, Ming befriends a clay soldier that comes to life. The soldier tells stories about Emperor Qin's ancient China while helping Ming protect the site. Ironically, the clay soldier is the most fully realized character in this accessible if purposeful novel. Glos.