The Hunter

Name: The Hunter
Brand: Recorded Books
Availability: InStock
Author: Mary Casanova
ISBN: 9781464044656

Author: Mary Casanova

Narrator: Richard Poe

Unabridged: 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 04/20/2012

Categories: Children's Fiction

Synopsis

Hai Li Bu lives in a small Chinese village. Even though he is a good hunter, there is a drought, and he can no longer find enough food to feed the village. One day, while hunting deep in the forest, Hai Li Bu rescues the Dragon King of the Sea's daughter. As a reward, Hai Li Bu is given the ability to understand the speech of animals. There is one condition-if Hai Li Bu tells anyone about his gift he will turn to stone. Soon Hai Li Bu is able to feed everyone again. Then the animals tell him a huge storm is coming that will destroy the village. When he tries to warn everyone they refuse to believe him unless he tells them how he knows. Now, Hai Li Bu must decide whether to save himself or his village. Mary Casanova's adaptation of this Chinese folktale, combined with Richard Poe's subtle yet powerful narration brings to life a story listeners won't soon forget.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Abigail on June 11, 2019

When a terrible drought grips the land, even skilled hunter Hai Li Bu has difficulty finding game, and the people of his village soon grow gaunt and quarrelsome. Rescuing a small pearly snake - really the daughter of The Dragon King of the Sea - from a crane one day, the hunter is given his choice o......more

Goodreads review by Jacqueline on September 04, 2012

I really enjoyed this book and think children woud definitely as well! The illustrations were very beautiful and it was not long and drawn out and told the story of a hunter who saved his village. There were parts that required some imagination because a snake was able to speak and she had a village......more

Goodreads review by Shaniah on September 25, 2018

The Hunter: A Chinese Folktale is a wonderful story. It is a beautiful Chinese folktale story about a hunter who saves his town. The illustrations are traditional Chinese and by Ed Young. I would categorize this book as Traditional Literature as it is a Chinese folktale. I would have this book in K-......more

Goodreads review by Set on January 18, 2021

I appreciate different types of art mediums and this book brings the story to life through ink on paper. I'm so glad I got to read the traditional folktale about a hunter that saves the villagers from hunger and disaster.......more

Goodreads review by Kami on March 31, 2022

So well written and I loved the illustrations. My kids all thought it was terribly sad. My daughter said she wants to buy it.......more