The perfect book for children: On a peaceful night, with the moon high overhead and stars twinkling, Zihan, an elementary school student, is engrossed in Journey to the West. She’s filled with admiration for Sun Wukong’s incredible powers, Zhu Bajie’s endearing clumsiness, Sha Wujing’s steadfast loyalty, and Tang Sanzang’s compassion. As she turns the pages and silently recites the names of the four pilgrims, a strange light shoots out of the book and surrounds her. When it fades, Zihan is astonished to find herself in a magical world: the world of Journey to the West!
Zihan seems to have become an invisible traveler, able to move between scenes and witness the many wonders along the pilgrimage. She sees Sun Wukong beneath Five Finger Mountain, hears the roaring waves in the East Sea Dragon Palace, and even feels the scorching heat of the Flaming Mountain. On this marvelous journey, Zihan not only witnesses the hardships faced by Tang Sanzang and his companions, but also experiences the power of friendship, the importance of courage, and the value of wisdom. Each adventure helps her better understand the principles and wisdom behind this classic tale, Journey to the West.
As Zihan makes her way through the story, readers will join her on this fantastical journey and revisit familiar tales from a new perspective. Dreaming of Journey to the West is more than a journey of growth; it’s a spiritual awakening. Everyone who follows Zihan will find a reason of their own to persevere and a dream to pursue.
