The Monkey King: A Superhero Tale
of China, Retold from The Journey to
the West (Ancient Fantasy) by Aaron
Shepard
Best Historic Superhero!
If you think Superman or Spiderman has been around a long time, think
about Monkey. He has been Chinas favorite superhero for at least five
centuries. Hes amazingly strong, he can fly, and he has a few tricks those
other superheroes never heard of. And hes always ready to do battle with
demons, dragons -- sometimes even the gods. Monkey stars in The
Journey to the West, an epic comic fantasy from the sixteenth century. The
part retold here is about Monkeys origin and early career -- and the one
time he didnt come out on top. For ages 10 and up. Not illustrated!

Personal Review: The Monkey King: A Superhero Tale of China,
Retold from The Journey to the West (Ancient Fantasy) by Aaron
Shepard
This is a story about a monkey who was born from a magic boulder, that
was bathed in the energies of Earth and Heaven, quickened by the light of
the Sun and Moon. He became known as the Monkey King when he
wandered into the midst of other monkey's and found them a safe home in
a cave behind a waterfall. The other monkey's made him their King, which
is the highest honor they could bestow on him.
It was on the Monkey King's four hundred birthday that he sat complaining
that he had reached the heights of greatness. "What is left to hope and
strive for he asked?" The Monkey King was told that above them are Gods,
who dwell in Heaven and Earth. Then there are Immortals, who have
gained great powers and live forever. And finally there are Buddhas and
Bodhisattvas, who have conquered illusion and escaped rebirth.
That information was enough for the Monkey King to set off on his own
course of action. To become not just a God or Immortal, but to become a
Buddhas. He wanted it all. Nothing would stop him until he could attained
what he wanted.
Even though the Monkey King studied hard he would always manage to
get himself into trouble time and time again. At the end of this book we find
the Monkey King pinned between stone walls. His head and arms are out,
but the rest of his body was hopelessly trapped.
What kind of trouble did the Monkey King get into to find himself trapped?
Was it his faith to be pinned between the stone walls forever? I can only
say you must read this book for yourself to find the answers.
Monkey, is the most popular figure in all Chinese literature, loved for
centuries by both young and old. Even in todays world Monkey is still
cherished in the Chinese culture.
What a wonderful way to expose and broaden the minds of our young
people and adults. To be transported to another place and time. To
experience stories that have lasted for centuries.
Sandra Heptinstall, LA
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