The King Without A Throne (Once Upon A Time In China)

DID YOU KNOW that Confucius was a teacher who opened the first public school in the world? Read all about his life and his brilliant ideas, which people still study today – 2,500 years later. In The King Without A Throne, discover how Confucius became one of the greatest teachers in the history of China. Together with his following of students he traveled from kingdom to kingdom to give advice to kings. Even so, he wasn’t happy. Read the book to find out why, at the end of his life, Confucius thought he was a failure.

The simple language and beautiful illustrations make this book a wonderful reader or bedtime story. It is suitable for all ages, but children aged six to twelve years will especially enjoy reading this book.

~ About the ONCE UPON A TIME IN CHINA… Series ~
China has a long history, but its many stories are often too complex for children. In this series, Jillian Lin retells China’s best historical tales so they are easy and fun to read. Children will embark on a journey through time where they will get a glimpse inside the colorful lives of famous Chinese figures. Beautiful illustrations, gripping stories, and fascinating facts make these books wonderful readers or bedtime stories for ages six and above. Other titles in this series include:

The Emperor Who Built The Great Wall (Qin Shihuang)
The Mountain Man Of Music (Zhu Zaiyu)
The Miracle Doctor (Hua Tuo)
The Girl Who Became Emperor (Wu Zetian)
The Dreamer Of Stars (Zhang Heng)
The Greatest Explorer In The World (Zheng He)
The Pirate King (Koxinga/Zheng Chenggong)

Also available as e-books on www.amazon.com.
For more information, visit www.jillianlin.com