
You are a hard-working student in 18th-century China, aiming for a glittering career as a court official. You will have to study hard, & must always remember your place. Will the rewards of the job be worth the effort? The humorous cartoon-style illustrations & the narrative approach encourage readers to get emotionally involved with the characters, aiding their understanding of what life would have been like working in the Forbidden City. Informative captions, a complete glossary & an index make this title an ideal introduction to the conventions of non-fiction texts for young readers.