The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen by Lloyd Alexander
	List Price:   $6.99 Unit Price:   $5.59 You Save:   $1.40 (20%) ISBN-10:   0142402257 ISBN-13:   9780142402252 Publisher:   Penguin Group (USA) Inc Category:   Middle School Pub. Date:   November 2004 Pages:   288 Format:   Paperback
Description/Notes
When Prince Jen volunteers to search for the legendary court of Trsquo;ien-kuo, a mysterious old man chooses six gifts for him to bear in homage: a saddle, a sword, a paint box, a bowl, a kite, and a flute. Puzzled by the gifts but full of high spirits and pride, Jen sets off-but stumbles almost immediately into a series of misfortunes. nbsp; Only with the help of his faithful servant, Mafoo, and valiant flute-girl, Voyaging Moon, and only after a breathtakingly exciting string of adventures can Jen discover the real meaning of the gifts and face his true destiny. . . . nbsp; Bearing six unusual gifts, young Prince Jen embarks on a perilous quest and emerges triumphantly into manhood. This rich fantasy was named 'School Library Journal' Best Book of the Year and a 'Booklist' Top of the List Award winner. Enthralling . . . It is not often that a book can tell a breathtaking story, offer useful lessons on life, and paint a lively cultural backdrop. Alexander has done all that, and more. (Booklist, starred review)