Four Monkey King BooksMonkey King
The Making of the
In this first book, the fantastic beginning of this unforgettable hero is told. Magically born from a rock, he is crowned as Monkey King by his fellow monkeys after finding a sanctuary for them. Anxious to make the enjoyment of his life and his rule last forever, he sets off on a journey to find the secret of immortality. At last, one Master accepts him as his disciple, and Monkey King's education begins. How he fares at school, and the sorry state in which he finds his kingdom upon his return home, culminate the humor and action of this first book in the Adventures of Monkey King series.
The Monkey King Wreaks Havoc in Heaven
The Monkey King (Sun Wukong) is invited to the Palace of Heaven. He is determined to prove to the Emperor of Heaven that he is more than equal to any of the celestial warriors or ministers. First he trains and finetunes his own little monkey army, then he sets off to equip himself with his trademark hero’s weapon. Now he is ready for a show-down with the Emperor of Heaven. Epic battles are fought, and eventually all the lords and ladies of Heaven must run for cover as Monkey King runs amok. The supreme Buddha is the only one capable of reigning in the rampaging simian -- and he does it with the strangest of wagers.
Tang Monk Disciples Monkey King
Great were the sins of Monkey King as he created havoc in heaven and fair was the punishment pinned on him at the foot of Five-Finger Mountain. Is our legendary creature ready to embrace a teachable spirit when grace comes his way and gives him a second chance? As part of the redemptive plan, Monkey King is called to escort an important mission to ensure its safety and success. Enter Tang Monk, the leader of the expedition, and Brother Boar and Friar Sand, two unexpected companions on the trip. Mingled with fables and beliefs, this episode of Monkey King takes us on an adventurous and action-packed journey to the West.
Monkey King Defeats Red Boy
After the master and his disciples have rested for some days, they continue on their Journey to the West. They pass by Mount Hao. The demon living in Fire-Cloud Cave on Mount Hao is called Boy Sage King. He is Red Boy, the son of the Bull Demon King and Iron Fan Princess. The demon changes himself into a child who has suffered misfortune, to attempt to trap the pilgrim monks. Red Boy kidnaps the Tang Priest. The three brothers find out where the demon is living, and that Red Boy is the son of Bull Demon King. Money is confident that he and Bull Demon King still are friends, so he tries to appeal to Red Boy's affection and rescue his master. However, the demon refuses, and defeats Monkey with the True Samadhi Fire. |
