--- product_id: 321058214 title: "The Misadventures of Zhou Haisheng: Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Breakthrough Level, Traditional Chinese Edition" brand: "john pasdenjared turnershishuang chen" price: "VT8146" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 1 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/321058214-the-misadventures-of-zhou-haisheng-mandarin-companion-graded-readers-breakthrough store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # The Misadventures of Zhou Haisheng: Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Breakthrough Level, Traditional Chinese Edition **Brand:** john pasdenjared turnershishuang chen **Price:** VT8146 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Misadventures of Zhou Haisheng: Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Breakthrough Level, Traditional Chinese Edition by john pasdenjared turnershishuang chen - **How much does it cost?** VT8146 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/321058214-the-misadventures-of-zhou-haisheng-mandarin-companion-graded-readers-breakthrough) ## Best For - john pasdenjared turnershishuang chen enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted john pasdenjared turnershishuang chen brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Misadventures of Zhou Haisheng: Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Breakthrough Level, Traditional Chinese Edition ## Images ![The Misadventures of Zhou Haisheng: Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Breakthrough Level, Traditional Chinese Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71X-2IkNvRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Needs more grammar help and a full vocabulary list at end of book. *by A***R on Reviewed in Canada on 7 June 2021* "Breakthrough Level, Traditional Character Edition. 5 Stories" First of all, THANK YOU for publishing a traditional character edition, the best way in my view to read Chinese. Simplified characters are easy if you know traditional characters and traditional characters are far more beautiful and understandable, even if a few are hard to write.Despite what I say below, these books are all worth reading and are delightful stories. I read all five of the "Breakthrough Level" Chinese readers published by this company. While these books are at the most beginning stage for this series, they are not easy reading. There are words not explained and not in HSK 1. You need help in looking up these characters, if you don't know them. The writers used their own approach to a beginner's vocabulary. Fortunately, the same writers wrote all five books, so their vocabulary is the same throughout. The books get a little easier as you go through them. Best to read each story several times and make flash cards of important vocabulary. There is a grammar section at the back of each book, but it only mentions the point; it does not explain how it works. That is a serious omission for anyone wanting to read and learn on their own. Without that explanation, many sentences are obscure. The Wikipedia article "Chinese Grammar" I found useful. Otherwise, goggle "simple Chinese grammar." Clearly these stories are meant for the classroom, not for the self-taught. There is no list of all the vocabulary in the back or an English translation. They do offer translations of certain words in the text, but again, their way of selecting words to translate is not clear. If you need something easier to get you started, I liked Twenty Three Cats by Jeff Pepper, which uses 101 words from the HSK 1 list (available on Amazon) or download the free Pleco app and look under add-ons. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Misadventures of Zhou Haisheng: Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Breakthrough Level, Traditional Chinese Edition - Xiao Ming, Boy Sherlock: Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Breakthrough Level, Traditional Chinese Edition - My Teacher is a Martian: Mandarin Companion Graded Readers Breakthrough Level, Traditional Chinese Edition --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/321058214-the-misadventures-of-zhou-haisheng-mandarin-companion-graded-readers-breakthrough](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/321058214-the-misadventures-of-zhou-haisheng-mandarin-companion-graded-readers-breakthrough) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*