{"product_id":"the-wonderful-adventures-of-ting-ling-vernon-bowen-paperback-1966","title":"The Wonderful Adventures Of Ting Ling Vernon Bowen Paperback 1966","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wonderful Adventures of Ting Ling\u003c\/strong\u003e, written by Vernon Bowen and illustrated by Kurt Wiese. Copyright 1952 by Vernon Bowen.,First paperback printing September 1966. Published by Young Readers Press, Katonah New York, and printed in the U.S.A.   Paperback book, 7 3\/4\" x 5 1\/4\" (197mm x 133mm) , 48 printed pages.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynopsis: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Wonderful Adventures of Ting Ling (1952) by Vernon Bowen, with illustrations by Kurt Wiese, is a lively adventure set in a storybook version of ancient China. Ting Ling is a young, nimble acrobat who helps a traveling juggler. His life takes a big turn when he accidentally falls into the carriage of Princess Dar Ling, the Emperor's lovely daughter. Mistaken for an intruder and pursued by palace guards, Ting Ling finds himself caught in a series of daring escapades where quick thinking, courage, and his extraordinary acrobatic talents are his only hope of escaping imprisonment—or even execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Ting Ling journeys through one peril after another, he encounters colorful characters, impossible challenges, and opportunities to prove that intelligence and kindness are as valuable as physical skill. Blending humor, suspense, and elements of Chinese folklore, the story celebrates perseverance, resourcefulness, and the rewards of bravery. Bowen's fast-paced storytelling, complemented by Kurt Wiese's expressive illustrations, makes the book an engaging read for young readers who enjoy classic adventure tales with a fairy-tale atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The book is in overall very good condition. The cover's have very light wear on the corner tips, and there is a name written in pencil on the title page.  The inside pages are in very good condition with yellowing from age but no writing, marks, or creases (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Young Readers Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52005912903965,"sku":"PTHC5331S","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0283\/9805\/9606\/files\/adventures-ting-ling.jpg?v=1783757988","url":"https:\/\/tulipstuff.com\/products\/the-wonderful-adventures-of-ting-ling-vernon-bowen-paperback-1966","provider":"TulipStuff","version":"1.0","type":"link"}