Book description
Li Fu is a servant to the First Emperor - not an easy job, as the
emperor is known for his fierce temper and unusual punishments. The boy
dreams of one day joining his army, like his brother; however, his
master won't let him go because he likes the soothing music that he
plays with his harp. When Li Fu discovers that there is a plot against
the emperor's life, his role becomes more important than he could've
imagined - as he must uncover the assassin, before it's too late...
Karen's first novel for older readers, Raspberries on the Yangtze was
short-listed for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. King Cudgel's
Challenge, the first in her series for younger readers The Crunchbone
Castle Chronicles, published by A&C Black, was selected for the
Summer Reading Challenge in 2006.
