Connie Du

The Great Wall Bernard Sees Connie Du

A spring break vacation has turned into an empowering, learning experience for a little boy, who has come to know his root in China and found his ancestors' endeavor to build a mighty defense under very harsh conditions more than two thousand years ago. Thousands of lives were lost, while building the Great Wall, of which, many sections are currently in disrepair or eroded away by sand storms. At the end of the story, the little boy has found his mission to save the ancient wall, a legacy his ancestors had left to him as well as to the entire world."The Great Wall like a beautiful dragon, is winding gracefully across the high mountain ridges. The ancient dragon is so powerful and so long that Bernard can't see the beginning or the end of it. The little boy stands on the Great Wall, so tall and high above the world. He can feel the amazing ancient dragon flying beneath his feet..."As a symbol of China, the Great Wall has stood for more than two thousand years to protect the ancient empire and has witnessed the country's so many historical changes. By taking an amazing journey to visit the Great Wall with the little boy Bernard, readers will have a glimpse of the depth and richness of the fascinating Chinese history and cultures. A newly released history title, by Connie Du, the author of Bernard Eats Healthy and Bernard Goes to Music School. You don't want to miss a good read about China!