Shen of the Sea
Shen of the Sea is a 1925 mythic fiction and fae fiction story collection by Arthur Bowie Chrisman. Much of the action takes place in China. Readers will find themes of Newbery Medal, fairy tales, tales and Folklore.
14 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 7 editions. On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 533 times in the last 30 days.
It runs to roughly 221 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free on Project Gutenberg or listen to the 4 h 33 min LibriVox audiobook.
About Shen of the Sea
"Shen of the Sea: A Book for Children" by Arthur Bowie Chrisman is a collection of short stories published in 1925. This Newbery Medal-winning work presents sixteen original tales written in the style of humorous Chinese folk tales. The stories blend fantasy with clever explanations for everyday inventions, from chopsticks to gunpowder to fine china. Kings match wits with demons, prophecies take unexpected turns, and ordinary characters use cleverness to overcome extraordinary challenges in these whimsical adventures that captivated young readers.
Free audiobook
Shen of the Sea — LibriVox recording, 4 h 33 min in 16 sections.
Public-domain recording by volunteer readers. Listen online, download MP3s or stream from the Internet Archive.
Quick answers
Who wrote Shen of the Sea?
Shen of the Sea was written by Arthur Bowie Chrisman and first published in 1925.
What genre is Shen of the Sea?
It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction, Fae & Fairy Fiction and Fairy Tales & Folklore.
How long is Shen of the Sea?
The median edition has 221 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
Is Shen of the Sea free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of Shen of the Sea?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 4 h 33 min.
What books are similar to Shen of the Sea?
Readers who like it often enjoy Rewards and Fairies, The Light Princess and Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales.
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