The Girl Who Became Emperor (Once Upon A Time In China)

DID YOU KNOW that in the long history of China, there has only been one emperor who was female? Wu Zetian started out as one of the many wives of the emperor and worked her way up until she sat on the throne herself. Although she could be cruel, Wu was a strong leader who did a lot of good for China. While she ruled, its population nearly doubled. In The Girl Who Became Emperor, find out all about Wu’s fascinating life. Discover how she managed to become the emperor’s wife number one, take his place, and rule China for more than 50 years. 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 King Without A Throne (Confucius) The Mountain Man Of Music (Zhu Zaiyu) The Miracle Doctor (Hua Tuo) 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