Who made the fire

Author: Gao Kui Kui
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: "Didi the Little Sprite and His Friends" is a part of the "Boys Series" and "Girls Series" created exclusively for elementary school readers by the author. The series features beautiful and humorous language, intricate plots, and strong readability. The Battle Against Blood Ants begins with Didi's insomnia due to missing his mother, followed by a series of strange omens such as "the water lily being invaded by a virus," "the animals in Cui Cui Valley collectively moving," and "black water seeping from the terrifying cave," which draw readers step by step into the magical world depicted by the author. For example, the opening of The Mystery of the Ice Sea shows the sprites working hard to plant various trees and flowers to bring the animals back to Cui Cui Valley. Just as their efforts begin to bear fruit, a strange snowstorm turns the sprite village and Cui Cui Valley into an ice world, and a voice claims it was Didi's fault. What kind of conspiracy is behind this? The huge suspense enthralls readers, making them eager to continue reading. After reading the works, vivid and unique character images linger deeply in readers' minds. Didi, the son of the Moon Goddess and the Dawn God, has been raised in the sprite village since childhood, separated from his parents. He possesses a mysterious psychic ability. To defeat the blood ants, he is willing to sacrifice himself; to save his mother, he fearlessly ventures into the Night City. Even more precious is his willingness to lay down his sword of revenge so that Ha Si does not lose the warmth of family, rather than adding another orphan to the world. Additionally, characters like Huihui, the Sea Fairy, Pao Pao, Aimi, the little squirrel Peng Peng, the Snow Eagle Xiong Feng, the Black Crystal Prince, and others are either willful, mischievous, or brave and responsible. They face difficulties together and experience growth together. Their personalities are distinct yet complementary, forming a rich cast of characters that also reflects certain psychological traits and real-world social issues of young children. This not only provides readers with reading enjoyment but also offers life insights. Moreover, the deities portrayed in the book are particularly surprising to readers. For instance, the Sun God is always cheerful like an old grandfather, the Sea God is always critical of his son, the Water God and Fire God are playful and joyful, the Dawn God is understanding and fond of children, as well as the Wave God, the Angel of the Night, the Moon Goddess, and others. These vividly distinct deities can be seen as a fresh reinterpretation and extension of the traditional Chinese concept of "gods." On them, not only is there the essence of divinity, but perhaps also the author's "understanding" of the adult world in life. Although these books are written for children, they are also very suitable for grandparents and parents to read. The Moon Palace is plundered, the Dinghai Pearl is stolen, the Dawn God is hunted down, and the Sun God issues the "Flame Order." What conspiracy lies behind all this? After receiving the Sea Fairy's rescue "crystal ball," Didi immediately rushes to Paradise Island, but he encounters even more strange events along the way. All the clues eventually gather at the Sun Temple, and a battle between justice and evil begins.