Kai and the Monkey King
Joe Todd Stanton
Subjects
- History Time - blasts from the past
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Average rating
When Kai grows tired of her bookish mum not being adventurous enough for a Brownstone, she decides to seek out the mischievous and rebellious Monkey King – who she’s always been told to stay away from. Will he bring her the adventure she craves, or will he cause her more trouble than he’s worth? Read the latest story from the mythical Brownstone’s family vault where we venture to China and learn about the story of the Monkey King, meet magical gods, taste powerful peaches and see that maybe our heroes aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be.
Winner of the 2018 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, longlisted for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal, and most recently nominated for an Eisner for Arthur and the Golden Rope, Joe Todd-Stanton is a master at storytelling and illustration, and this time he takes his history loving adventurer deep into Chinese mythology.
Reviews
It was very good!
Mademoiselle Harmonica Volcano 01.09.2023
I loved the dragons in it. And I loved the jade emperor and I loved the Monkey King too. I liked the adventure in it. I liked the beast trying to terrorise the village and him being defeated with the fireworks.
Sergeant Arthur Squirrel 30.08.2023
I Like adventure of a girl
Officer Panther Sequins 17.08.2023
I love the idea of the greedy Money King that wants to become invincible by eating enchanted peaches. But Kai loves to explore the world and do dangerous stuff. A must read
Major Gargoyle Bottlenose 04.08.2023
I thought the book was good but the reason I don't rate it 5/5 is because I didn't like the look of some of the monsters as they creeped me out a bit.
Lady Viper Dalmatian 31.07.2023
it was very fascinating
King Pablo Jellybaby 05.09.2022
The monkey King and dragons were my favourite characters as they are cool creatures. I liked the pictures of the fireworks at the end.
Sergeant Dragon Manatee 15.08.2022
It was adventures.
Anonymous 23.07.2022
That little girl because she was brave that she fight a monster.
Sir Gator Arlington 11.07.2022
I loved this book I got from the library. I have put it on my Christmas list
Lord Octopus Pendragon 02.09.2021
Quite confusing, some of the words I didnt know. My favourite character was the monkey king. I wouldnt recommend it.
Marshal Petronella Rollerskate 29.08.2021
The monkey king was my favourite.
Count Peanuts Hedgehog 15.08.2021
Kai likes to go on adventures and wants to help stop a big ferocious beast. She found the information she needed in the library! It was a very good book that I would recommend. My favourite character was Kai because she was so brave.
Mademoiselle Harmonica Glitterball 09.08.2021
I really enjoyed this book, it’s kind of followed on from the last three books which I’ve read and they have been amazing.
Chief Catapult Chocolate-mousse 25.07.2021
Such a good book I had to read it twice. There were some tricky words but I got through them with the help of my mum this is my favourite fiction book so far.
Commander Quincy Lavalamp 24.07.2021
I liked when they fought the massive monster. My favorite character was the monkey King.
Sergeant Pirate Peninsula 24.07.2021
I liked when the monkey king got mad, but Kai was OK and got to her Mum at the village.
Countess Angel Glitterball 23.07.2021
It was ok I would read again Not the best
Anonymous 07.07.2021
I enjoyed reading this story.
Anonymous 02.09.2020
Ok quite hard to read
Fairy Beryl Teacup 25.08.2020
