The Walking Boy

by Lydia Kwa

Book Overview

Set in 8th century China during the Tang Dynasty, The Walking Boy is a vivid and compelling novel inspired by true historical events during the final years of the reign of the countrys only female emperor. Abandoned as a young child to the care of an aging hermit monk, Baoshi lives a simple and pious life in an isolated mountain shack. Although called a boy, Baoshi carries with him a secret only his master knows: he was born both male and female...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1552636933
• ISBN13: 9781552636930
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Key Porter Books
• Length: 309 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.