Dream-of-Jade
A little masterpiece filled with details from ancient Chinese court life. Lloyd Alexander explores the great friendship between an Emperor and a little white cat with green eyes, who not only saves the Emperor’s life at their first meeting, but who knows how to cure his ailments, make him laugh, and find ways to entertain him. Dream-of-Jade’s no-nonsense solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems will delight children ages 8 to 14 and make these five lavishly illustrated stories an unforgettable reading adventure.

Winner of the Parent's Gold Choice Award for 2005.