The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli
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Publisher Description
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER * INDIE NEXT PICK * FIVE STARRED REVIEWS!
Named a Best Book of the Year by Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, ALA Booklist, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, The Strategist, Book Riot, the New York Public Library, and the Chicago Public Library!
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 Misfits
In ancient Chang’An, Han Yu sells steamed buns in a bustling market full of whispers about his ability to summon tigers.
In New York’s 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 Chang’An and financial crisis threatens Luli’s 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 Glaser’s 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 I’ve read in a long time.” —James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author of City Spies
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Two tweens living in different timelines embark on parallel journeys to save their families in this absorbing magical adventure by Yan Glaser (the Vanderbeekers series). In 731 Chang'An, China, Han Yu sells steamed buns at the market with his father. At home, Han Yu's affinity with animals is overshadowed by the accomplishments of his remarkable sibling, which span various trades and academic fields. In 1931, Luli Lee sells similar goods at her family's restaurant in New York City's Chinatown, and spends her free time joyfully indulging in her artistic passions and engaging with her community. When medical and financial circumstances, stemming from each timeline's respective historical events, jeopardize their families' livelihood, Han Yu and Luli must each embark on a journey to secure their loved ones' futures. As Han Yu treks to reunite with his family, who are quarantined with a mysterious lung disease, Luli seeks to save her parents' business from foreclosure following Black Thursday. Polished prose renders the characters' treacherous quests, throughout which the protagonists encounter both wayward strangers and lifelong friends. Each well-researched timeline offers digestible accounts of the events addressed while quaint b&w pencil sketches ground the bustling plot, making for an endearing tribute to bravery and friendship. An author's note and bibliography conclude. Ages 8–12.
