Yeh-Shen
A Cinderella Story from China
Ai-Ling Louie's Yeh-Shen (1982) is a fae fiction short story. Much of the action takes place in China. It deals with Folklore, picture book fo children, fairy tales and princes.
Open Library readers give it an average of 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, and 30 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 10 editions.
It runs to roughly 32 pages — about 35 minutes of reading at an average pace.
About Yeh-Shen
Over 1,000 years before the first European Cinderella story appeared, the tale of Yeh-Shen was part of China's storytelling tradition. "Executed with chromatic splendor--a unique combination of brilliance and restraint".--The Horn Book. Full-color illustrations.
Quick answers
Who wrote Yeh-Shen?
Yeh-Shen was written by Ai-Ling Louie and first published in 1982.
What genre is Yeh-Shen?
It is usually shelved as Fae & Fairy Fiction.
How long is Yeh-Shen?
The median edition has 32 pages, about about 35 minutes of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Yeh-Shen?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Seven Chinese Brothers, The Emperor and the Kite and Shen of the Sea.
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