小和尚: Traditional Chinese Edition of "The Little Monk"

by Lydia Lin

這是一本有趣的小說, 适合青少年以及成人閱讀. 因為有中文版以及英文版, 尤其有 益於學習中文或者英文的讀者. 故事有關十七世紀時代在荷蘭以及西班牙統治下的福爾摩斯島. 一個住在河谷的原 住民"尤大"因為參加了反抗西班牙部隊的突擊而妻離子散. 他的妻子因為昏厥倒地 受傷而失去了記憶; 而他從未見過的兒子"娃娃"被一位由中國移民來的少林方丈收 養去了. 娃娃熟讀佛經, 也學了一身好功夫. 為了要進一步學習石猴功, 他跋涉遠行去拜訪 另外一位師父. 在途中娃娃遇到了尤大, 兩人對于彼此的父子關系卻毫不知情. 尤 大的家庭是否最終會團圓? 其間又穿插了什麼其他的精彩情節? 敬請賞閱. This is the Traditional Chinese edition of "The Little Monk", a middle-grade historical novel featuring life on the Island of Formosa (now known as Taiwan) during the brief Spanish rule in the 17th Century. Wawa is not an ordinary boy. Born a native on the Island of Formosa, he is separated from his parents and adopted by a Chinese Shaolin monk. At the age of 12, he is already well trained in Buddhism and kung fu skills. He aspires to become a learned monk so as to be able to help the unfortunate people. On a trip to visit another Shaolin master from whom he is to learn the unique Rock Monkey Kung Fu, Wawa meets his father Yotas by chance, without either one's being aware of their kinship. He also encounters his adversary who is on the trail of Yotas. Yotas is wanted by the conquistadors for having revolted against them, and whoever captures the fugitive will get a handsome reward. The twists in the plot will keep you wondering about what will eventually happen to each of the interesting main characters. At the same time, you will get a glimpse of the multi-cultural history of the place, be entertained by amazing kung fu fighting actions, and hopefully also give some thought to racial prejudice and religious tolerance. If you are an intermediate-level English-Chinese bilingual student, it will be helpful for you to read this book and the separately available English edition side by side.

88 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 5, 2019