Moon Rabbit

by Oliver Eade, Alma Dowle (Illustrator)

Scottish schoolboy Stevie befriends pretty Chinese classmate Maisie when some children tease her, and takes her to his riverside camp in Peebles. When she falls into the river, he rescues her, emerging in mythological China as White Tiger. With Maisie, or Hua-Mei (‘Pretty Flower’), he learns he has to accomplish a dangerous mission before they can get back to Peebles.

144 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2009

About the author

A doctor who loves to read and write. Lived and worked in London, Southampton and Vermont, USA. Has a Chinese wife, hence his books for adults and children about China. Family also in Texas and Switzerland. Also involved in charity work for AIDS sufferers in Subsaharan Africa and local children's hospital. Writes short stories, novels and drama.

Reviews

[Oz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A friend of the author gave me this while I was on holiday, and I fell in love. My father lived in China at the time, and had sent me lots of books and films on Chinese mythology and culture, so parts of this felt as familiar as the sections set in a Scottish primary school. It was lovely to reread something I enjoyed so much as a child, and to see that it still holds up.

[Mr John · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're seeking out that next book for young children, then consider this one! We are taken along with the central characters, White Tiger and Mei, on an exciting quest from Peebles to China and back again! Our heroes have to work together to try and retrieve the magical staff and the red pearl of the kind Blue Dragon. however, they must first overcome the mischievous Monkey King and then find their way home via legendary Moon Rabbit, encountering many intriguing characters along the way. Packed full of friendship, fun and folklore, this story is guaranteed to enchant readers both young and old!

[Rashmi · Rating 5 out of 5]

‘Moon Rabbit will lead children's imaginations to fantastical realms. It is a magical mix enhanced by gentle and ethereal illustrations.’
Mairi Hedderwick, author of the Katie Morag books
‘A thrilling read, a real page turner.’
Jenni, 12 and Ellen, 11

‘An adventure fantasy. Prepare for a roller coaster read.’
Inayat, 12
‘An ingenious and original adventure story for children which also offers them an intriguing introduction to a culture that will loom ever larger in their future lives.’
Roger Silverman, teacher and journalist

‘“Magical” is the word for Moon Rabbit because it entrances and enchants both in words and because of its beautiful illustrations.’
Elisabeth McNeill, author