middle grade
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“Full of swashbuckling and supernatural fun… Light, appealing, nonstop adventure.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“Ahn’s spare illustrations are the stars of this show, using just a few lines to evoke emotion, drama, and especially humor…Considering how brief the text is, the two dogs leap, lifelike, off the pages, Sunny reserved and just a bit surly and Rosy fired with youthful enthusiasm.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“Moving in its statement of human rights … Readers will find themselves moved back in time and forward in spirit.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review)
“Jung’s voice is a gift to middle-grade fiction …” (Booklist)
“Roars to life with just a touch of magic.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review); Newbery Medal 2021
New York Times-bestselling Gifted Clan series #2: “Folklore enthusiasts will rejoice at the return to monster-filled lands and new whimsical worlds where anything can happen, and Riley’s signature fun attitude and relatable voice will captivate readers … as she continues to search for a sense of belonging in a world that constantly challenges her identity.” (Booklist, starred review)
“With wonderful supporting characters, strong pacing, and entertaining comedy bits, debut author Kim has woven a pop song of immigrant struggle colliding with comedy and Korean barbecue.” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review)
“Captures with unusually knowing and respectful perception the steps of a friend shift.” (BCCB, starred review)
“A moving, suspenseful refugee story, based loosely on the author’s mother’s experiences, the book is at heart a poignant exploration of a girl’s struggle against traditional female roles and her determination to succeed on her own terms.” (Publishers Weekly, starred review)
- Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature Honor Book
- NPR’s 2021 Books We Love List
- 2021 Nerdie Award Winner
2022 NCTE Poetry Notable; Wong’s original collection was the first book of Asian American children’s poems to explore issues of race, culture, and identity. In these 50 new pages of memoir, musings, social studies connections, and writing prompts, Janet Wong offers a fresh look at these topics and invites young readers to dive more deeply into the text.
“This warm-hearted, feel-good series continues to realistically explore one Korean American girl’s middle school experience in a relatable way.” (School Library Journal)
