Description
| Author/Contributor(s): | Schmidt, G. Z. |
| Publisher: | Holiday House |
| Date: | 3/21/2023 |
| Binding: | Paperback |
| Condition: | NEW |
Twinsiblings sneak into the emperor’s palace to break a curse in thisChinese folklore-inspired fantasy adventure set in the Ming Dynasty.
“[A] magical adventure, which shoots for the moon—and succeeds.”
—Entertainment Weekly
Twins Mei and Yun can’t wait for the Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival, eventhough strange things keep happening in their village. A gloomyatmosphere has settled over the land and their grandpa’s usuallydelicious mooncakes instead taste horrible and bitter, insulting theprince who tastes them.
Determined to clear grandpa’s name, Meiand Yun journey through the City of Ashes, visit the mysterious JadeRabbit, and encounter a powerful poet, who makes them a pact: infiltratethe royal palace to expose a past royal injustice, and the poet willremove the curse that has ensnared their grandfather and village.
Seamlesslyweaving together folklore, palace intrigue, and historical detail, G.Z. Schmidt delivers an unforgettable adventure set in the Ming Dynastyabout sibling bonds and the importance of the past. The beautifullyillustrated cover by artist Feifei Ruan shows the twins riding afloating cloud, whose softly curved edges shine with printed gloss. Back matter includes further information on Chinese mythology, philosophy, and more. Anenchanting experience, The Dreamweavers is perfect for young fantasy readers.
A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year
A CCBC Choice
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