Secrets of the Terra-Cotta Soldier

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Secrets of the Terra-Cotta Soldier
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Author Ying Chang Compestine
LanguageEnglish
Genre Action, historical fiction, adventure
Publisher Abrams Books
Publication date
January 7, 2014
Publication placeUnited States
ISBN 1419705407

Secrets of the Terra-Cotta Soldier is a 2014 children's historical novel with fantasy elements written by Ying Chang Compestine and her son, Vinson Compestine. It is set in 1970s China.

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Plot summary

The story follows thirteen-year-old Ming, who lives in Communist China during the 1970s. Ming's father believes the lost tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang lies beneath the village and is forced to prove so before the village Political Officer sends him to a labor camp. While Ming's father is away on business, Ming befriends a Terra-Cotta soldier who has come to life. Together they embark on an adventure to uncover the mysteries of Emperor Qin's Mausoleum and save Ming's father's life. [1] [2] [3]

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Critical reception

Secrets of the Terra-Cotta Soldier has received praise from readers and other literary organizations such as Publishers Weekly , [2] Kirkus Reviews , [3] Common Sense Media, [4] and The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books . [5]

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