Haoyou knows that his father's spirit lives among the clouds above Ancient China. He also knows that to save his mother from being forced into a new marriage he must now follow in his father's footsteps and take to the skies, riding a kite through the clouds and the spirits of the dead. Then the Jade Circus offers him a chance to escape his enemies and travel throughout the empire, and maybe even perform before Kublai Khan himself. But is going with the circus really the best option? Could the circus master be leading him into even greater danger? This outstanding story by multi-award-winning author, Geraldine McCaughrean, is being published in this beautiful edition for a new generation of readers.

A gorgeous new edition of this multi-award-winning book.

About the Author
Geraldine McCaughrean was born and educated in Enfield, North London, the youngest daughter of a fireman and a teacher. She trained as a teacher, worked for ten years in publishing, and in 1988 became a full-time writer. Since then Geraldine has written over 130 books and plays for both adults and children and has won every major children's book prize.

Reviews
"It snatches you up from the first chapter . . . beautiful and compulsive." * Sunday Times *
"Gripping stuff." * Ian Hislop, Sunday Telegraph *
"A marvellous soaring story that gives you a glimpse into another world." * Guardian *
"A masterpiece of storytelling." * The Times *
"Packed with action and intrigue, this is an exhilarating new novel from an author who never disappoints." * Times Educational Supplement *
"If you are looking for something to engage KS2 on the theme of Ancient China, this gripping action-packed novel is for you." * Books for Topics *



Book Information
ISBN 9780192769596
Author Geraldine McCaughrean
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 209g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 130mm * 19mm