Along the way, she faces takes from numerous demons and discovers a strange power within. For anyone looking for martial arts, romance, and just an overall feel good story to read, look no further than silver phoenix. Anderson is a fellow sounisian and megan whalen turner fan. Cindy pon s silver phoenix is also a first novel, and it has pretty much nothing in common with larsens debut.
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. Cindy pon lives with her husband and two small children in san diego, ca. It took me 3 days to finish this book all because i had to sleep and work otherwise id have finished it on the first day. Silver phoenix is very much an adventure novel and readers looking for that sort of thing will enjoy it a lot. Silver phoenix 1 by cindy pon 2009, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Want by cindy pon paints a vibrant picture of futuristic taipei, with characters that will stay with you long after you finish. Use this printable reading guide to promote classroom discussion about the themes, characters, and events in cindy pons silver phoenix. Silver phoenix is the perfect action and adventure book rolled with the right amount of romance set in the ancient kingdom of xia.
Before i hit the last page, i was already ordering more. Pon also creates an excellent, vibrant character within jason, whose emotions run deep. Beyond the kingdom of xia, a fantasy novel inspired by ancient china. Booktalking ideas silver phoenix is set in a fictional past china, but much of the aspects of. Beyond the kingdom of xia by cindy pon is a chineseinspired ya fantasy novel. May 01, 2009 silver phoenix beyond the kingdom of xia.
May 1, 2009 ai ling wants to be a dutiful daughter, but surely marrying the vile widower master huang is a bad idea. Lee silver phoenix por cindy pon disponible en rakuten kobo. Aug 17, 2009 today, i have a special treat for you guys. Silver phoenix is first and foremost a nonstop tale of fantastical adventure. And deep down she is relieveddespite the dishonor she has brought upon her familyto be unbetrothed and free, not some strangers subservient bride banished. Silver phoenix by cindy pon librarial pursuits in young.
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. I posted the hardcover jacket illustration above because i like it a lot more than the. Silver phoenix is a chinese historical fantasy by cindy pon the story centers on ai ling, an unbetrothed bride whom no one wanted. Jun 02, 2010 silver phoenix is cindy pons debut novel a young adult quest fantasy set against a lush, ancient chinainspired backdrop. And deep down she is relieveddespite the dishonor she has brought upon her familyto be unbetrothed and free. Your debut novel, silver phoenix, has been out since april of this year. 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. I first discovered the magic of cindy pons writing roughly six months ago, when i picked up serpentine. 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. Want by cindy pon paints a vibrant picture of futuristic taipei, with. Review of silver phoenix by cindy pon the illustrated page. 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. Historical fiction librarial pursuits in young adult.
Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Because of ai lings multiple adventures on the road to the imperial palace, the book is somewhat episodic. Cindy pon is a southern cali girl through and through. Read a sample read a sample read a sample enlarge book cover. Review for silver phoenix and fury of the phoenix by cindy pon. Her life takes a turn when her father never returns from a. A chinese brush art student for nearly a decade, she shows her original pieces at balboa parks spanish village. Historical fiction librarial pursuits in young adult materials. Silver phoenix beyond the kingdom of xia by cindy pon. I believe cindy pon is also a fan and look, they even went surfing together. Silver phoenix is the story of ai ling, a girl who goes on a journey to find her missing father and to escape an unwanted marriage at home. And deep down she is relieveddespite the dishonor she has.
On the day of her first betrothal meetingand rejectionai ling discovers a power welling. Cindy pons silver phoenix is the first book in her kingdom of xia series. She lives with her husband and two children in san diego, california. 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.
Silver phoenix isbn 9780061730245 pdf epub cindy pon. When ai lings father doesnt return after a visit to the emperors palace, she sets out on a quest to rescue him. 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. Click to read more about silver phoenix by cindy pon. 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.
Silver phoenix kingdom of xia, book 1 by cindy pon book cover, description, publication history. The story centers on ai ling, an unbetrothed bride whom no one wanted. 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. 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. Silver phoenix is a chinese historical fantasy by cindy pon. This acclaimed book by cindy pon is available at in several formats for your ereader. I was particularly excited by the existence of the book as a fantasy lover. Ai ling is gutsy, but she must become something past courageous. The much anticipated sequel to silver phoenix is due out in fall, 2010. Cindy pon s silver phoenix will appeal to fans of adventure stories and to readers with an interest in eastern culture and courageous heroines. Use this printable reading guide to promote classroom discussion about the themes, characters, and events in cindy pon s silver phoenix. If ai ling finds her missing father, then wont she and her mother be freed from blackmail and manipulation. 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.
Silver phoenix by cindy pon overdrive rakuten overdrive. Silver phoenix ebook por cindy pon 9780061910647 rakuten kobo. Cindy pon is the author of silver phoenix, named one of the top ten fantasy novels for youth by booklist. Silver phoenix is the story of ai ling, a strong, independent young woman who leaves her home to both escape an unwanted marriage and to find her missing father. Shes secretly relieved because she wishes to be free. I still dont feel like the two are one, yet, but i completely trust pon to connect the dots. 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.
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. 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 pons next novel. Cindy pon has done the remarkable job of not only telling a wonderful fantasy story with believable characters, but bringing alive a cultures history. Silver phoenix is cindy pons debut novel a young adult quest fantasy set against a lush, ancient chinainspired backdrop. 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. Pon, i fall into that category of people who wish more fantasy novels set in nonwestern settings were available to the general readership at large. Silver phoenix cindy pon hardcover harpercollins publishers. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
To be honest, i think silver phoenix will appeal most to fans of the wuxia genre. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. May 1, 2009 ai ling wants to be a dutiful daughter, but surely marrying the vile widower. This book follows ai ling, a woman who has not been viewed as marriageable, and she was content with this, because that meant she could not be hidden away. I finally read it and its sequel, fury of the phoenix last year during the inception of my asian american reading spree. Below, author cindy pon was kind enough to answer a few questions about her books and writing in general. Read silver phoenix by cindy pon available from rakuten kobo. Further pupils learning with extension activities about chinese art and culture. Cindy pons silver phoenix will appeal to fans of adventure stories and to readers with an interest in eastern culture and courageous heroines. A ya fantasy adventure with trigger warnings for sexual assault. Review for serpentine and sacrifice by cindy pon reading. Together they face demons and beings they thought only existed in myth, and ai. 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. Cindy pons silver phoenix is also a first novel, and it has pretty much nothing in common with larsens debut.
When ai lings father goes missing, she decides to go in search of him, running away from an unwanted marriage while shes at it. She lives with her husband and two children in san. She lives with her husband and two children in san diego. The comparison to crouching tiger, hidden dragon is an apt. I posted the hardcover jacket illustration above because i like it a lot more than the quasifaceless, probablynotevenchineseasian model on the paperback edition. Her life takes a turn when her father never returns from a trip to the palace. In structure, its a much more traditional fantasy novel, but its setting is not a generic europe.
Booktalking ideas silver phoenix is set in a fictional past china, but much of the aspects of the culture are drawn from history. Along the way she meets chen yong, a young man on a quest of his own. A fantasy in a world based on ancient china, silver phoenix is filled with adventure, strange creatures, and great characters. And deep down she is relieveddespite the dishonor she has brought upon her familyto be unbetrothed and free, not some strangers. Deep down, she is relieved despite the dishonor she has brought on her family to be unbetrothed and free, not some strangers bride banished to the inner quarters. Before i hit the last page, i was already ordering more of pons books, including silver phoenix and serpentine. Nov 23, 2016 so, i saw silver phoenix on the shelf at my high schools library back in 2009, and for whatever reason, didnt read it. 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. Teen and adult readers will savour the delicate language and deep imagery that set the main character, ai ling, on her journey to find her father. Silver phoenix is her young adult fantasy debut inspired by ancient china, named one of the top fantasysci fi novels for youth by booklist in 2009 and also an editors choice. Ai ling wants to be a dutiful daughter, but surely marrying. I devoured the fantasy story of chinese mythology, selfdiscovery, and friendship.
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