"Shen of the Sea: A Book for Children" by Arthur Bowie Chrisman is a collection of short stories published in 1925. This Newbery Medal-winning work presents sixteen original tales written in the style of humorous Chinese folk tales. The stories blend fantasy with clever explanations for everyday inventions, from chopsticks to gunpowder to fine china. Kings match wits with demons, prophecies take unexpected turns, and ordinary characters use cleverness to overcome extraordinary challenges in these whimsical adventures that captivated young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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