The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks

The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks by Katherine Paterson. Published by Scholastic Inc, New York, NY, Oct 1991. 1st Stated Printing. Paperback. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 34 Pgs. ISBN 0590449885. Illustrated by Leo & Diane Dillon. Set in old Japan this story is a look at Japanese history and culture. It is the story of love, of being willing to take chances to protect another and about kindness rewarding many times over. It speaks to the ripple effect of how one single act of kindness, in this case freeing an imprisoned drake, will be rewarded lovingly. Description text copyright 2009 BooksForComfort. Item ID 20205.