The Tale of Sybil the Snake

Everybody adores Sybil Snake - she's beautiful, slender and extremely charming. But all is not as it seems in the Emperor's garden, and Sybil is more of an enchantress than meets the eye! A tale of mystery, missing treasure and the extraordinary magic of love...Sss..s..s.. Another funny and fabulous Chinese Calendar Tale due out just in time for the Year of the Snake! "Hong Kong's answer to Dr Seuss, Sarah Brennan has taken Asian history and given it an unexpected twist. (Her) rhymes will delight and charm readers of all ages, while Harry Harrison's illustrations are as fresh and entertaining as always." Susan Ramsay, South China Morning Post "One of Hong Kong's most unlikely yet perfectly complimentary partnerships. Let's hope their stories travel far beyond the South China Seas" Clare Morin, TimeOut Hong Kong SELLING POINTS: - Funny stories in rhyme by much-loved Hong Kong-based author Sarah Brennan- Hilarious illustrations by Hong Kong's famous cartoonist Harry Harrison- Highlights fabulous Chinese history including the story of China's only female Emperor Wu Zetian, the much-loved Chinese legend of Lady White Snake, and the famed menagerie of Kublai Khan.- Proven track record with primary school children of all ages and cultures- Sells equally well to boys and girls- Perfect for reluctant readers