Finding the Forestwood Bookshop
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Overview
Rights Sold: Russian, Malasia
English Sample Translation Available
An Adventure between reality and an alternate universe.
A story about the disappearance of a mysterious bookstore.
A Fantasy written in the unique style of author Tang Sulan, in which she tells a heartwarming story.
The Forestwood bookshop is nine-year-old Mu Li's favorite place. Marked by a wooden rabbit statue outside, the bookstore holds a special charm for him. However, after the beloved owner passes away, one day, the hundred-year-old bookstore disappears, along with the wooden-carved rabbit.
Heartbroken by the loss of his cherished place, Mu Li decides to follow the bookstore's black cat, embarking on a quest to find it. Together, they venture into a mystical forest where they discover the relocated bookstore. To their astonishment, the rabbit statue is revealed to be a talking rabbit and the true owner of the bookstore.
The rabbit explains to Mu Li that he moved the bookstore back to its original location because paper books are now less frequently read, and bookstores are rarely visited. If Mu Li truly wishes to restore the bookstore, he must find nine individuals whose lives were profoundly impacted by books and bookstore….
Finding the Forestwood Bookshop explores the significance of books and bookstores. Bookstores not only contribute to a city's landscape but also serve as evidence of a thriving civil society. This book also delves into the necessity of books and their profound impact on individuals, particularly children during their formative years, highlighting the transformative power of reading.
Author(s)
The winner of several domestic and international awards, including the National Outstanding Children's Literature Award, the Soong Ching-ling Children's Literature Prize, and the Chen Bochui International Children's Literature Award, Tang is a prolific children’s writer with over 60 published titles. Her graceful style and sense of humor have been praised by critics and readers alike. Her works have been translated into languages such as English, Korean, Persian, Nepali and Albanian.