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Jeff Stone

    January 1, 2000

    Jeff Stone is acclaimed for his captivating Five Ancestors series, a work celebrated with ALA and IRA awards. Upon concluding this saga, he sought to explore new narrative territories beyond tales set in 17th-century China. Yet, his affection for kung fu and its characters inspired him to reimagine them within his contemporary life, incorporating his passion for cycling. His writing merges martial arts dynamism with modern-day elements, offering readers an exhilarating and inventive storytelling experience.

    Jeff Stone
    Die fünf Gefährten und der Kampf des Tigers
    What Should I Wear?
    Women's Wardrobe
    Mouse
    Eagle
    Dragon
    • 2009

      Mouse

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.2(109)Add rating

      Little street urchin ShaoSu has always wanted to belong. His small size makes him an easy target for bullies and baddies and this little “mouse” always needs a place to hide. When he is befriended by Hok and Ying, he thinks he has found a new family, and eagerly tags along as they continue on their travels. What he doesn’t know is that his new friends are the most wanted criminals in China, and their adventures will land him in the middle of a battle not only for their lives, but for the future of China itself.As the characters rush towards a dramatic conclusion to the Five Ancestors series in this, the penultimate title, Jeff Stone has again created a marvelous story, a compelling voice, and a ton of exciting action.

      Mouse
    • 2008

      For year, Ying hated his grandmaster for denying him the opportunity to train as a Dragon, and held a deep resentment for his five younger brothers–grandmaster’s favorites. He took his revenge and burnt the Cangzhen temple to the ground, but the five youngsters survived and continue to be a thorn in his side. Yet, when betrayed by the emperor and imprisoned, it was his younger sister, Hok, who rescued him. Now Ying begins to realize that Tonglong has been manipulating him for a long time. Ying needs to figure out who are his friends and who are his enemies . . .and he needs to figure it out fast! From the Hardcover edition.

      Eagle
    • 1999

      What Should I Wear?

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Whether dressing for a party, wedding, or even a business meeting, this book attempts to solve all fashion dilemmas. Revealed here are beautiful clothes and accessories that heighten good points and minimize bad, plus tips on invitations, presents and other matters of etiquette.

      What Should I Wear?
    • 1995

      Women's Wardrobe

      • 223 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This work offers advice on how to achieve the perfectly co-ordinated wardrobe. With hints and advice from designers and fashion experts, and containing a directory of shops and sources, it is one of the large format titles in the Chic Simple series of guides to living in the 90s.

      Women's Wardrobe