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I Rode a Horse of Milk White Jade

by Diane Lee Wilson

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ISBN13: 9780064407731
ISBN10: 006440773x
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Born on the Mongolian steppes during the reign of Kublai Khan, Oyuna's future seems decided when, as an infant, her foot is crushed by a horse. Her clan believes she has been cursed by bad luck, and she is confined to her family's tent to cook and sew. But Oyuna dreams of bringing honor and good luck to her family. Disguised as a boy and with only her beloved old mare and heroic cat for company, she sets off on a journey--a journey that will change her luck forever.

In her debut novel, talented new author Diane Lee Wilson--chosen as one of Publishers Weekly's Flying Starts for 1998--spins an inspired tale of courage, faith, and determination.

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In early 14-century China, Oyuna tells her granddaughter of her girlhood in Mongolia and how love for her horse enabled her to win an important race and bring good luck to her family.
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Diane Lee Wilson lives with her family in San Diego, CA. I Rode a Horse of Mild White Jade is her first book for children.
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maddy's mom, September 24, 2006 (view all comments by maddy's mom)
Fast paced and cleverly written. The harsh realities of the mongol life are delivered hard and fast. Cruelties of age, sex, and loniness are pressed upon a stoic child who never falters and remains true to her inherent gift of knowing and befriending animals.
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ISBN:
9780064407731
Author:
Wilson, Diane Lee
Publisher:
HarperCollins
Author:
by Diane Lee Wilson
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Children's fiction
Subject:
Horses
Subject:
Action & Adventure
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General
Subject:
Family - Multigenerational
Subject:
Animals - Horses
Subject:
Ethnic - Other
Subject:
People & Places - Asia
Subject:
People & Places - Other
Subject:
Luck
Subject:
Mongolia
Subject:
Action & Adventure - General
Edition Description:
Paperback
Publication Date:
19990908
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 5
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
304
Dimensions:
7.58x5.13x.69 in. .40 lbs.
Age Level:
10-14
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