Taiwan Modern Children's Literature Award · The Beekeeper's Tale

Author: Feng Jie, Wang Wenhua
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: A prestigious children's literature award in the Chinese world, showcasing popular and pure works by emerging writers from both sides of the Taiwan Strait. "Everyone should have a map of life in their heart." This is what the bee-keeping poet, Lao He, says. In the story, he takes his daughter, Furong, and his old friend's son, Jiubing, on a journey of bee-keeping from south to north, following the footsteps of spring and the fragrance of flowers. A romantic poet, enchanting scenery, vast land, simple characters, and sweet human relationships—these are all praised by renowned writer Chen Muceng.
"An authentic portrayal of indigenous people leaving their homes for their dreams, working tirelessly despite inadequate compensation, evoking sympathy and admiration." — Renowned writer Xu Jiankun on The Bee-Keeping Youth
"Using a warm pen, it explores the serious topic of life and death, with a special theme and a heartfelt depiction of family that deeply resonates." — Renowned writer Gui Wenyu on Seeing Grandma Off
"This is a science fiction novel filled with many innovative inventions. Father and son, among others, cleverly avoid the nuclear explosion disaster, roam through strange forests and underground worlds, and overcome threats from mutants. A series of thrilling adventures unfold in a fairy-tale-like style." — Renowned writer Xu Jiankun on After the World's Destruction
"It's a truly sweet journey! Every day, you can drink a small earthen jar of honey—honey from jujube flowers, locust flowers, apricot flowers, whitebeam flowers, radish flowers. It seems as if flowers from every season have bloomed inside me." — From The Bee-Keeping Youth