A Thousand Beginnings and Endings: 15 Retellings of Asian Myths and Legends
Star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, feigned identities, battles of wits, and dire warnings: these are the stuff of fairy tale, myth, and folklore that have drawn us in for centuries.
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 founder Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman, this anthology contains stories from sixteen Asian and South Asian authors, including New York Times bestsellers Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Renée Ahdieh, and Roshani Chokshi. This exquisite paperback includes a bonus story from Ellen Oh.
| SKU | 120418 |
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| ISBN | 9780062671165 |
| Language | English |
| Page Count | 352 |
| Product Type | Paperback Books |
| Book Type | Short Stories, Essays & Anthologies |
| Additional Contributor | Elsie Chapman |
| Primary Contributor | Ellen Oh |
| Age Groups | Ages 13 to 15, Ages 16 to 18 |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers |