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Facing a tyrannical emperor bent on war, three sisters in China, sublimely gifted in music, fend for themselves and their parents with the power and magic they create with their instruments. Can the beauty of their music change the emperor's heart and bring peace?

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""The Three Sisters conveys a number of positive messages for readers about the value of peace, strength of family, and importance in believing in oneself. Readers will admire the three sisters' faith and resolve in escaping from the Emperor as well as the book's final resolution in which the wars end and peace is reinstated...the story can also be enjoyed by older audiences who appreciate folktales and fairy tales."" -- ""CM: Canadian Review of Materials""

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Paul Yee is one of Canada's most celebrated authors. He is the recipient of numerous prestigious prizes, including the Governor General's Award and the Vicky Metcalf Award given by the Writers' Trust of Canada for his lifetime achievement in writing for young people. Raised in Vancouver's Chinatown, he presently lives in Toronto. Shaoli Wang was born and raised in Qing Dao, China. She now lives in British Columbia where she has taught art to children and adults for over 25 years. Shaoli is the illustrator of numerous books by Paul Yee, including the highly acclaimed Bamboo and Chinese Fairy Tale Feasts.

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