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Laurence yep is the acclaimed author of more than sixty books for young people and a winner of the laura ingalls wilder award. He weaves together a combination of stories and ideas from chinese history along with culture from modern america to create a story that represents each of the two worlds. Laurence yep s middlegrade fantasy the tigers apprentice follows young tom leea young boy who learns that he is the most recent addition to an ancestral line of guardians. Here the trio and other allies engage in more high adventure as they attempt to safekeep the magical phoenix egg, introduced in the debut title, and ensure that it does not fall prey to the underwater dragon kingdom. Offering less action than its predecessor, this middle episode in a creative yet gentle series is so calm it feels diluted. Laurence yep grew up in san francisco, where he was born. Contentsshow biography yep was born in san francisco, california, in 1948. Tiger s blood by laurence yep continues the tale of human boy tom lee, mistral the dragon and monkey from the tiger s apprentice. The tiger s apprentice tiger s apprentice, book 1 by laurence yep book cover, description, publication history. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Product details for the tiger s apprentice book one by laurence yep. From twotime newbery honor author laurence yep comes the first book in an actionpacked fantasy series th. Laurence yep s most notable collection of works is the golden mountain chronicles, documenting. Born in san francisco, california, he is the son of yep gim lew thomas and franche and is the youngest child of his family.
Hu is weak after saving toms life in battle, and the two must flee with their motley crew of friends to the dragon kingdom, far below the oceans surface. He graduated from the university of california santa cruz in 1970 and earned his doctorate in english from the state university of new york buffalo. He attended marquette university, was graduated from the university of california at santa cruz, and received his ph. Laurence yep is a published author and an editor of children s books and young adult books. Tom lees life changes forever the day he meets a more. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Tiffany haddishrose byrnesalma hayek comedy gets new. Tigers apprentice series by laurence yep goodreads.
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