Featuring a picture of the storys main character dressed in a pink chinese styled dress, the book was not stocked by the major chain borders and carried only in very limited supply by barnes and. And deep down she is relieveddespite the dishonor she has. Want by cindy pon paints a vibrant picture of futuristic taipei, with characters that will stay with you long after you finish. Jul 19, 2017 cindy pon is the author of silver phoenix greenwillow, which was named one of the top ten fantasy and science fiction books for youth by the american library associations booklist, and one of 2009. Anderson is a fellow sounisian and megan whalen turner fan. Beyond the kingdom of xia by cindy pon is a chineseinspired ya fantasy novel. In a few of the recommended reading lists that i have looked at, silver phoenix by cindy pon has been listed several times as a good choice.
When a man tries to blackmail her into marriage, ai ling runs away from home in search of her missing father. Join to find the hottest teen books, connect with your favorite ya authors and meet new friends who share your reading interests. Being a huge fan of wuxia asian martial arts fantasy, and asian themed novels, i am always on the look out for new books to read. If ai ling finds her missing father, then wont she and her mother be freed from blackmail and manipulation. Cindy pon is the author of silver phoenix greenwillow, which was named one of the top ten fantasy and science fiction books for youth by the american library associations booklist, and one of 2009s best fantasy, science fiction and horror by voya. But this is one of the best fantasy books ive read of all time. Harpercollins, new york, 2009 1st paperback edition 2011 pages. I first discovered the magic of cindy pons writing roughly six months ago, when i picked up serpentine. Cindy pon s silver phoenix will appeal to fans of adventure stories and to readers with an interest in eastern culture and courageous heroines.
Cindy pon is the author of silver phoenix greenwillow, which was named one of the top ten fantasy and science fiction books for youth by the american library associations booklist, and one of 2009. Jun 19, 20 being a huge fan of wuxia asian martial arts fantasy, and asian themed novels, i am always on the look out for new books to read. In this sequel to the acclaimed novel silver phoenix, four lives are woven together and four destinies become one, now and forever. My friend gave me a copy of silver phoenix for my birthday last year so ive had it for. Review of silver phoenix by cindy pon the illustrated page. Beyond the kingdom of xia, a fantasy novel inspired by ancient china. I just found it very comforting in that sense because here was a book drawing on traditions and material more in line with my background than your average fantasy novel. Silver phoenix is first and foremost a nonstop tale of fantastical adventure. Cindy pon is an american author of taiwanese descent.
Jun 06, 2017 i first discovered the magic of cindy pons writing roughly six months ago, when i picked up serpentine. A fresh, compellingand timelyaddition to ya science fiction. Will ai ling be forced to marry one of the suitors her parents find her, or will her fathers. Cindy pon is the author of silver phoenix, named one of the top ten fantasy novels for youth by booklist. Her most recent duology serpentine and sacrifice month9books.
Asian mythology but i think readers not as wellversed will find it very fresh and a nice change of pace from other books in the genre. Demons and mythical places pop out of the pages nonstop, and so there is an almost constant stream of buttkicking, done by an extremely appealing. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Silver phoenix 1 by cindy pon 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The novel follows ai ling, a young woman who leaves her home to find her missing father, only to learn that she is on a path to fulfill her. Silver phoenix beyond the kingdom of xia by cindy pon. Silver phoenix by cindy pon overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Buy a cheap copy of silver phoenix book by cindy pon. May 1, 2009 ai ling wants to be a dutiful daughter, but surely marrying the vile widower master huang is a bad idea. Fantasy, action, reincarnation, battle, legends, true love, great sacrifice, mystical powers, demons, good vs. Buy cindy pon ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. The author has been commended for her beautiful writing style and fresh take on the young adult fantasy genre. Cindy pons silver phoenix is also a first novel, and it has pretty much nothing in common with larsen s debut. Silver phoenix by cindy pon librarial pursuits in young. Cindy pon author cindy pon is the author of silver phoenix, named one of the top ten fantasy novels for youth by booklist. In structure, its a much more traditional fantasy novel, but its setting is not a generic europe. And deep down she is relieveddespite the dishonor she has brought upon her familyto be unbetrothed and free, not some strangers. Silver phoenix by cindy pon 2009 arc greenwillow booksharper collins iq how do i tell them that the feel of dragon sales beneath my hands is more real to me than the embroidery im working on.
Silver phoenix by cindy pon is a fantasy in ancient china about a girl named ai ling. Before i hit the last page, i was already ordering more of pons books, including silver phoenix and serpentine. Aug 12, 2011 most of the controversy surrounding cindy pons silver phoenix had nothing to do with her books content or writing style, but rather the cover. I have the final two books in the series or rather. Most of the controversy surrounding cindy pons silver phoenix had nothing to do with her books content or writing style, but rather the cover. And deep down she is relieveddespite the dishonor she has brought upon her familyto be unbetrot.
She lives with her husband and two children in san diego, california. Silver phoenix isbn 9780061730245 pdf epub cindy pon. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. She is best known for writing young adult fantasy novels set in ancient china and focusing on the adventures of strong heroines. Click to read more about silver phoenix by cindy pon. Returning to the world of silver phoenix 2009, pon adeptly weaves together fantasy elements and chinese traditions and folklore in this comingof. Read silver phoenix by cindy pon available from rakuten kobo.
Reading this book made me want to look for more asianinspired fantasy novels, and i look forward to reading the second half of ai lings story in cindy pon s next novel. Apr 23, 2009 silver phoenix is first and foremost a nonstop tale of fantastical adventure. Returning to the world of silver phoenix 2009, pon adeptly weaves together fantasy elements and chinese traditions and folklore in this comingofage fantasy. However, because of her skin color, her gender, and her impoverished background, rin. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Kuangs first installation in her poppy war series introduces rin, a young orphan who managed to pass the keju, a test that allows her to enter one of several academies for prodigal children. Cindy pons silver phoenix is also a first novel, and it has pretty much nothing in common with larsens debut. I believe cindy pon is also a fan and look, they even went surfing together. I cant wait to see more of ai lings transformation in book two, as well as more of silver phoenixs story which happened two hundred years before ai ling was born. Cindy pon, whose first novel silver phoenix was just released by harper collins canada, doesnt quite technically fit into either of the above categories as she was born in taipei taiwan, but her family immigrated to the united states in 1980 and she writes in english. This acclaimed book by cindy pon is available at in several formats for your ereader. Silver phoenix isbn 9780061730245 pdf epub cindy pon ebook.
Silver phoenix by cindy pon when ai lings father doesnt return after a visit to the emperors palace, she sets out on a quest to rescue him. Silver phoenix reading guide use this printable reading guide to promote classroom discussion about the themes, characters, and events in cindy pon s silver phoenix. I think silver phoenix will appeal most to fans of the wuxia genre. Silver phoenix by cindy pon, 9780061730214, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I devoured the fantasy story of chinese mythology, selfdiscovery, and friendship. I know very little about fantasy i mean, i know what it means and what storiesnovels would be considered fantasy but if you were to ask me, what is the archetype of fantasy literature. Along the way, she faces takes from numerous demons and discovers a. And deep down she is relieveddespite the dishonor she has brought upon her familyto be unbetrothed and free, not some strangers subservient bride banished to the inner quarters.
I still dont feel like the two are one, yet, but i completely trust pon to connect the dots. Ai ling is gutsy, but she must become something past courageous. Along the way she meets chen yong, a young man on a quest of his own. Demons and mythical places pop out of the pages nonstop, and so there is an almost constant stream of buttkicking, done by an extremely appealing heroine. From there, she manages to enter sinegard, a military school. Fortunately for the younger generation, writer cindy pon tackles the genre with her first novel, silver phoenix, which is set to be released by harperteens tomorrow, april 28th in bookstores everywhere.