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Demi,

Marco Polo

56 pp. | Cavendish | September, 2008 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7614-5433-5 $19.99
(3) 4-6 Demi first sets the scene of thirteenth-century Italy, then chronicles Marco Polo's journey to China and back. The explorer's own perspectives on everything from asbestos to rhinoceroses are woven into the narrative. Demi's trademark illustrations in Chinese inks and gold overlays are contained within rich silk fabric borders. A map showing Polo's route is appended. Bib.
Reviewer: Lisa Catherine Findlay

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