"Story of the Three Kingdoms" by Walter Dean Myers is a retelling of the classic Chinese historical epic. Set in the tumultuous period following the fall of the Han Dynasty, it chronicles the rise and fall of powerful warlords as they vie for control over China. Key figures like Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Quan engage in battles of strategy and loyalty, while themes of heroism, betrayal, and destiny weave through the narrative. The story highlights the complexities of friendship and rivalry, ultimately revealing the intricate tapestry of conflict and alliance that shaped a nation in chaos. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 5-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 1997 by Turtleback Books .

Walter Dean Myers is an award-winning writer of fiction, non-fiction and poetry for young people. His many titles include the Newbery Honor Books Scorpions and Somewhere in the Darkness, and the Caldecott Honor Book Harlem in collaboration with his son Christopher, who also worked with him on Monster. Walter Dean Myers grew up in Harlem and now lives in Jersey City, New Jersey, with his family. Ashley Bryan is the illustrator of more than thirty titles, many of them with texts he also wrote, retold, or selected. His books have been richly acclaimed and highly honored. Beat the Story Drum, Pum-Pum won the Coretta Scott King Award, and four more of his titles have been selected Coretta Scott King Honor Books. Mr. Bryan lives on a small island off the coast of Maine.