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Boxers & saints / Gene Luen Yang ; color by Lark Pien.

Author: Yang, Gene Luen, author, artist.

Edition Statement:First edition.

ImprintNew York : First Second, 2013.

Description2 volumes : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 cm

Note:Title from slipcase.

Note:Issued in illustrated slipcase.

Note:[v. 1]. Boxers -- [v. 2]. Saints.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references.

Note:Boxers : "China, 1898. Bands of foreign missionaries and soldiers roam the countryside, bullying and robbing Chinese peasants. Little Bao has had enough. Harnessing the powers of ancient Chinese gods, he recruits an army of Boxers- commoners trained in kung fu- who fight to free China from 'foreign devils.' Against all odds, this grass-roots rebellion is violently successful. But nothing is simple. Little Bao is fighting for the glory of China, but at what cost? So many are dying, including thousands of 'secondary devils'- Chinese citizens who have converted to Christianity."--Dust jacket flap.

Note:Saints : "China, 1898. An unwanted and unwelcome fourth daughter, Four-Girl isn't even given a proper name by her family when she's born. She finally finds friendship- and a name, Vibiana - in the most unlikely of places: Christianity. But China is a dangerous place for Christians. The Boxer Rebellion is in full swing, and bands of young men roam the countryside, murdering Westerners and Chinese Christians alike. Torn between her nation and her Christian friends, Vibiana will have to decide where her true loyalties lie- and whether she is willing to die for her faith."--Dust jacket flap.



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Yang, Gene Luen, author, artist.
Title:
Boxers and saints
Subject:
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Index Term - Genre/Form
Graphic novels.
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Contributor
Pien, Lark, colorist.
Yang, Gene Luen Boxers.
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