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Chu and the Three Axes Free

Chu and the Three Axes

4-6

An illustrated children's narrative about Chu, a brave and cheerful boy from an ancient indigenous tribe, who carries a special iron axe given by his grandfather. The story appears to involve a variation of the classic 'honest woodcutter' tale, where Chu insists his simple iron axe belongs to him rather than a more valuable one offered by an uncle.

Language: English
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