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A Thousand Beginnings and Endings
Paperback
Publisher Price: $15.99
ISBN13: 9780062671165
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: Jan 14 2020
Pages: 352
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.90 Width: 5.30 Depth: 7.90
Language: English
Sixteen extraordinary authors--including New York Times bestsellers Melissa de la Cruz, Renée Ahdieh, and Julie Kagawa--reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. This exquisite paperback anthology includes an original bonus story from Ellen Oh. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called A Thousand Beginnings and Endings a must-read.
A mountain loses her heart. Two sisters transform into birds to escape captivity. A young man learns the true meaning of sacrifice. A young woman takes up her mother's mantle and leads the dead to their final resting place.
Bestselling and award-winning authors explore the timeless themes of East and South Asian lore in sixteen original stories that will appeal to every reader. From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from start to finish. Edited by We Need Diverse Books co-founder Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman, this anthology contains stories from sixteen Asian and South Asian authors, including New York Times bestsellers and award-winners. In a starred review, Kirkus called it an incredible anthology that will keep readers on the edges of their seats, wanting more.
Featuring:
Renée Ahdieh, Elsie Chapman, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. Lee, E. C. Myers, Cindy Pon, Aisha Saeed, Shveta Thakrar, Alyssa Wong, and a new original story by Ellen Oh.
This essential own voices collection reimagines timeless legends and features:
- Asian Mythology and Folklore: Discover reimagined tales from the Philippines, Korea, China, Vietnam, and more, written by celebrated authors from the diaspora.
- Gods, Spirits, and Demons: Meet nine-tailed fox spirits, vengeful ghosts, two sisters who transform into birds, and a mountain who loses her heart in these captivating fantasy and science fiction reimaginings.
- Epic Romantic Retellings: From the tragic star-crossed love of Mirza and Sahiba to the poignant tale of the Butterfly Lovers, explore epic romances that defy fate and family.
- An Exclusive Bonus Story: This paperback edition features a brand-new, original tale by We Need Diverse Books co-founder Ellen Oh, available nowhere else.
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