The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli: A Newbery Honor Book - A New York Times Bestselling Historical Adventure Across Time for Kids (Ages 8-12)

ISBN: 006328443X

Author: Glaser, Karina Yan

Condition: New

NEWBERY HONOR-WINNERINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER * INDIE NEXT PICK * SIX STARRED REVIEWS!Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, ALA Booklist, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, The Strategist, Book Riot, and more!Breathtaking suspense, unforgettable characters, and a pinch of magic combine in the dual stories of two young people-one in 731 China, and one in 1931 Chinatown-on perilous journeys to save their families. An instant classic from the beloved and bestselling author of the Vanderbeekers series.A page turner that is at once epic and intimate. This is a must read! -Lisa Yee, New York Times bestselling author of The MisfitsIn ancient ChangAn, Han Yu sells steamed buns in a bustling market full of whispers about his ability to summon tigers.In New Yorks Depression-era Chinatown, Luli gazes out from the roof of her parents restaurant, dreaming of dim sum and Chinese art.Familiar rhythms rule the contained-but-contented lives of Han Yu and Luli. But when plague strikes ChangAn and financial crisis threatens Lulis family, Han Yu and Luli must each venture out into the larger world-and into danger-filled adventure-to save what they love most. Filled with wondrous caves and conniving thieves, desert storms and magical lakes, Karina Yan Glasers epic and rewarding novel is a testament to the bravery required to face the unknown and the power of art to connect us through the ages.The work of a virtuoso, this is quite simply dazzling and the best book Ive read in a long time. -James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author of City Spies