

"A tale of artistic integrity told with artful simplicity."--Kirkus Reviews starred review "Visually...
Named a Best Picture Book by San Francisco Chronicle and Book Links
Selected for California Collections by California Readers, 2000
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When Chan is given a perfect jade stone and is commanded to carve a dragon from it, he senses a different destiny for the gem--and for himself. Perfect for middle readers and warmly illustrated by painter Ju-Hong Chen, this Chinese folktale offers a clear and gentle message...