Shali and Xingchen - Hardcover

by Tao Xue (Author)

A lonely eagle falling in the sandy desert.
A goose longing to fly.
A tenacious and stubborn lonely old man.
A young stargazer yearning for freedom.
They tell a tale of searching the heavens and embracing all beings.

In the vast desert and boundless starry sky, a sparsely populated village called Wuliang stands alone. It is where dreams are born, and two young boys named Shali and Xingchen set out on their paths. Shali disappears without a trace, leaving behind only his eagle, while Xingchen and his stargazing group get lost in the village. With the help of Shali's father, Shaye, they form a " Sheep Protection Team" with a lonely eagle and a goose longing to fly and work to protect their sheep from a pack of wolves lurking around Wuliang. As they battle the wolves, the boys learn about the strength of their bonds and the power of friendship. In this heartwarming tale, emotions intertwine, conflicts arise, and a group of unlikely heroes embarks on a journey that will forever change their lives.

Author Biography

Xue Tao is a reckless stargazer and a writer who focuses on writing for children (including childlike adults). He has published over 50 works in China and internationally and won over 20 awards. His goal is to publish 100 works so that people from all corners of the earth can read his stories. Currently, he resides in a wooden house by the river on the outskirts of Shenyang, where he writes, reads, and daydreams. During his free time, he travels around the world.