Bridge of Birds, Ch. 20 Chapter 20, “The Cavern of Bells,” finds our three Chinese adventurers flying across the skies of China to the Cavern of Bells, where they find the painting Miser Shen spoke of. Please tell me what you think in the comments below.   < Previous Chapter Next Chapter >

Bridge of Birds, Ch. 19 In Chapter 19, “Bamboo Dragonfly,” Master Li, Number Ten Ox, and Miser Shen look for a way off of the island in the ancient ruined city guarded by The Hand That No One Sees. If you’re enjoying these chapters, please leave a comment below… even if you’re not enjoying them!…

Bridge of Birds, Ch. 18 Our heroes get into really, really hot water in Chapter 18, “The Hand of Hell.” Give it a listen and leave a comment, if you would!   < Previous Chapter Next Chapter >

Bridge of Birds, Ch. 17 In Chapter 17, “A Miraculous Transformation,” Master Li and Number Ten Ox are once again sentenced to death and escape to try to find the Great Root of Power. Let me know what you think in the comments below.   < Previous Chapter Next Chapter >

Bridge of Birds, Ch. 16 We begin the 2nd half Barry Hughart’s extraordinary novel with Chapter 16, “Children’s Games,” in which Number Ten Ox and the Abbot explain an ancient game. As always, leave a comment below!   < Previous Chapter Next Chapter >

Bridge of Birds, Ch. 15 In Chapter 15, “The Labyrinth,” Master Li and Number Ten Ox find a way into the Labyrinth of the Duke of Ch’in in about the most difficult way possible. Please leave a comment below! < Previous Chapter Next Chapter >

Bridge of Birds, Ch. 14 In Chapter 14, “Lotus Cloud,” Master Li and Number Ten Ox manage to meet the wife of the Key Rabbit. If you’d be so kind, please leave a comment below! < Previous Chapter Next Chapter >

Bridge of Birds, Ch. 13 A very delicious chapter: “The Art of Porcupine Cookery,” in which Master Li and Number Ten Ox become wealthy men. I hope you enjoy it! Please leave a comment below. < Previous Chapter Next Chapter >

Bridge of Birds, Ch. 12 In Chapter 12, “Of Castles and Key Rabbits,” Number Ten Ox and Master Li determine how to gain entrance to the Castle of the Labyrinth. If you enjoy the reading, please leave a comment below! < Previous Chapter Next Chapter >

Bridge of Birds, Ch. 11 This chapter of Bridge of Birds by Barry Hughart, is called “A Tale I Will Thee Tell.” The Root of Power is brought to the children of Ku-Fu; and Master Li tells the story of his childhood to Number Ten Ox. [Note: Based on hearing the pronunciation of the author’s…