First Growth Force Book Library - Nezha Legend

Author: Qu Bo, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: This storybook selects two familiar and beloved young heroes—Nezha and Chen Xiang—to guide children into an unparalleled mythological world through vivid language and exquisite illustrations. Nezha's story takes place in the Yin Dynasty over 3,000 years ago, where immortals, sea gods, and humans interact, intertwined with love and hatred, filled with a sense of wonder. Nezha is born with extraordinary powers but grows up in a dangerous environment. He is brave, kind, energetic, and mischievous. He has many faults common to children, but he gradually improves as he grows. His mother teaches him kindness, while his mentor shapes his future. The character of Nezha originates from the Ming Dynasty classic novel Fengshen Yanyi. Fengshen Yanyi is one of the representative works of ancient Chinese mythological fiction, showcasing the rich imagination of the ancients. Through a series of fantastical stories, it reflects people's longing for a better life and their ambition to replace reality with the use of humans, strength, and gods to subdue evil and bring peace. While this book tells stories centered around Nezha, it also intersperses scenes from the original work in simple language, hoping to help children understand and appreciate the essence of traditional Chinese culture.
The story of Bao Lian Deng (The Lotus Lamp) is a widely circulated folk legend that not only portrays the loyalty of the third princess and Liu Yanchang to love but also depicts the rebellious spirit of the young Chen Xiang in splitting the mountain to rescue his mother and defeating powerful enemies. The story is emotionally intense and grand in scale. Both books mention another familiar character to children—Yang Jian. In Nezha Legend, he is a positively praised figure.
Children, can you find the connection between the character's development before and after reading these two stories? The key is in your hands—why wait? Quickly step into our mythological world!