FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Good to know
before you read.
Clear answers about the contents, page format, and ordering the TaleMandarin collection.
Explore the productCuriosity is a good place to begin.
THE DETAILS
Your questions,
answered.
What is included?+
Four digital PDF volumes containing 1,271 pages in total, with selections from 20 distinct novels. The Product page lists the works in each volume.
Are these complete novels?+
No. They are reading and vocabulary materials built from selected passages, not complete editions of the featured novels.
What does a page look like?+
English story text contains Chinese expressions, with pinyin above and the corresponding English below. Pages also include a Chinese passage and a vocabulary column. You can inspect real pages on the Product page.
What does the 3,500 vocabulary figure mean?+
3,500 is the supplied count for this collection. Repeated words or phrases may occur across pages; it should not be read as a verified count of unique terms.
Who is this collection for?+
It is for readers who can follow an English story and want to meet Chinese vocabulary in context. It is not a graded course.
How much does the collection cost?+
The complete four-PDF collection is a one-time purchase of $9.90 USD. Applicable tax is shown at checkout.
How will I receive the PDFs?+
After a successful payment, Dodo Payments sends a delivery email and makes the files available in its Customer Portal. Check spam or promotions if you do not see the email.
How can I find an earlier order?+
Use the Orders page to open your recent order or access Dodo's Customer Portal using the email address used at checkout.
How can I contact TaleMandarin?+
A dedicated contact address has not been published yet. The Contact page will show it once available.