num_pages: 278
description: When the children of his village were struck with a mysterious illness, Number Ten Ox sought a wiseman to save them. He found master Li Kao, a scholar with a slight flaw in his character. Together, they set out to find the Great Root of Power, the only possible cure.The quest led them to a host of truly memorable characters, multiple wonders, incredible adventures—and strange coincidences, which were really not coincidences at all. And it involved them in an ancient crime that still perturbed the serenity of Heaven. Simply and charmingly told, this is a wry tale, a sly tale, and a story of wisdom delightfully askew. Once read, its marvels and beauty will not easily fade from the mind.The author claims that this is a novel of an ancient China that never was. But, oh…it should have been!
language: English
title: Bridge of Birds
titlecomplete: Bridge of Birds (The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox, #1)
genres: Asia, Historical Fiction, Historical, Fantasy, Mystery, China, Adventure, Fiction, Alternate History, Humor
ratings_count: 10295
places: China
series: The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox
awards: awardedAt: 473414400000
name: World Fantasy Award
category: Best Novel, awardedAt: 504950400000
name: Mythopoeic Fantasy Award
publisher: Del Rey