Children's World Classics The Adventures of the Onion Head

Author: (Italy) Gianни Rodari (original), Hejia (adapted)
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: Onion Head's father, Old Onion, was imprisoned for accidentally stepping on the Lemon King. During a visit to the prison, Old Onion told Onion Head that the prison held only honest people, while robbers and murderers were being pampered in the Lemon King's court. Determined to free the prisoners, Onion Head set out to rescue the Pumpkin Elder and the villagers. However, just as he was about to carry out the rescue, he was thrown into the Black Cell by the Tomato Warrior. With the help of the Mouse, Little Cherry, and Little Strawberry, he was finally freed. Later, due to the betrayal of the Green Bean Lawyer, he fell back into the hands of the Tomato Warrior and was imprisoned in the same prison as Old Onion. The Mouse dug a hole into the prison and rescued him along with all the prisoners. The Lemon soldiers laid down their weapons, and together they overthrew the rule of the Lemon King, achieving freedom. This fairy tale features bold and unique storytelling, vivid character portrayals, and a thrilling and engaging plot. It has been translated into over one hundred languages and is recognized worldwide as a classic work.