http://www.shens.com/jingu/ en-us Copyright 2009 Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:06:50 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Jingu: The Hidden Princess by Ralph Pray in its September 2002 issue:

"When she turns ten, Jingu receives a mirror as a gift from the Emperor with writing on it that calls her the "Imperial Princess Jingu." This is a message that she has been singled out by the Emperor to on day be the Empress. In the meantime, however, Jingu travels and continues her education and training as a woman in first-century A.D. Japan. Middle-grade readers learn about the customs and society of ancient Japan in this tale based on historical fact."
]]> http://www.shens.com/jingu/2008/08/small-press-book-review.html http://www.shens.com/jingu/2008/08/small-press-book-review.html Reviews Reviews Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:06:50 -0800 You can find more information about the history behind Empress Jingu at Wikipedia and Britannica Online.
]]> http://www.shens.com/jingu/2008/08/learn-more-about-empress-jingu.html http://www.shens.com/jingu/2008/08/learn-more-about-empress-jingu.html Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:55:04 -0800 Jingu: The Hidden Princess by Ralph Pray:

"Set in 4th century Japan, Jingu: The Hidden Princess by Ralph Pray is the story of Jingu, a young princess who feels isolated and alone within the Imperial Japanese Palace. On her tenth birthday, Jingu receives a gift from the Emperor with a mysterious hidden message, and so her journey and transformation from girl to leader begins. Firmly grounded in history, written with majesty, grace, warmth, and understanding, and enhanced with illustrations by Xiaojun Li, Jingu: The Hidden Princess is an emotional and highly enjoyable coming of age book especially recommended for preteen young adult readers."]]> http://www.shens.com/jingu/2008/08/childrens-bookwatch.html http://www.shens.com/jingu/2008/08/childrens-bookwatch.html Reviews Reviews Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:47:45 -0800