

One of seven children of a high-ranking government official, Loung Ung lived a privileged life in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh until the age of five.

Will any of them be good enough to be king?Graeme Base’s luscious illustrations of the Cambodian temple complex Angkor Wat-one of the most beautiful ruins in existence and known to people all over the world-are combined with a search-and-find feature in this exciting new tale! A brief history of the temple is included.įirst they killed my father : a daughter of Cambodia remembers But along the way, their strengths and weaknesses are revealed. An ancient elephant suggests a race to the top of the hill to prove each creature’s speed, strength, and cunning. Among the ruins of Angkor Wat, Tiger, Monkey, Water Buffalo, and Gecko argue over who would make the greatest king.
