The Crystal Ribbon
The Crystal Ribbon by Celeste Lim, published by Scholastic Press in 2017, is a captivating tale set in medieval China. This edition spans 338 pages and is presented in English. The story follows twelve-year-old Li Jing, who faces the harsh realities of her life as a poor tea farmer’s daughter. Teased for her name’s similarity to the Great Huli Jing, she grapples with her family’s decision to sacrifice her for their survival, leading to her sale as a bride to the Koh family.
Readers will find that Jing’s journey is marked by struggle and resilience as she navigates her difficult circumstances. After enduring mistreatment and being sold again, she resolves to escape and return home. With the assistance of a spider and a nightingale, Jing embarks on a quest that intertwines elements of fantasy and magic. The narrative explores themes related to girls and women, historical contexts, and the rich tapestry of Asian culture, making it a poignant exploration of identity and self-discovery.
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In the village of Huanan, in medieval China, the deity that rules is the Great Huli Jing. Though twelve-year-old Li Jing’s name is a different character entirely from the Huli Jing, the sound is close enough to provide constant teasing-but maybe is also a source of greater destiny and power. Jing’s life isn’t easy. Her father is a poor tea farmer, and her family has come to the conclusion that in order for everyone to survive, Jing must be sacrificed for the common good. She is sold as a bride to the Koh family, where she will be the wife and nursemaid to their three-year-old son, Ju’nan. It’s not fair, and Jing feels this bitterly, especially when she is treated poorly by the Koh’s, and sold yet again into a worse situation that leads Jing to believe her only option is to run away, and find home again. With the help of a spider who weaves Jing a means to escape, and a nightingale who helps her find her way, Jing embarks on a quest back to Huanan–and to herself.
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