Jia and the Nian Monster

Jia and the Nian MonsterBy: Mike Richardson Illustrator: Megan Huang Each new year is marked by a monster's attack on their mountain village. This year, young Jia and her friend Deshi have decided to fight back. For Deshi, it is the grand adventure he has always dreamed of. For Jia, it is revenge for the loss of her mother who was taken by the monster five years before. But it will take more than mere pluck and courage to best the beast of the mountain, which is where the

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