Instruments of Death

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Instruments of Death is written by Stewart Ross and published by Penguin. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0756643767 (ISBN 10) and 9780756643768 (ISBN 13).

Watch the past come to life in this gripping comic-book story, Instruments of Death. Travel back in time to Ancient China and meet Shen, a talented zither player taken from his home to play for the great Emperor at court. It's a great honour and a dangerous mission. On his travels, Shen is attacked by pirates and becomes a hero, rescuing friends of the Emperor from certain death - as a reward he's asked to play at a great banquet. But how safe is this new assignment and will Shen or the Emperor live to tell the tale? Combining the excellent content of DK Readers with the excitement of a graphic novel, these thrilling books use rich, historically accurate settings-such as Ancient Egypt and Ancient Rome-as the backdrops for tales of murder, betrayal, and revenge Reference section provides nonfiction context, including timeline, maps, and glossary.