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Book Synopsis: Twin siblings sneak into the emperor’s palace to break a curse in this Chinese 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, even though strange things keep happening in their village. A gloomy atmosphere has settled over the land and their grandpa’s usually delicious mooncakes instead taste horrible and bitter, insulting the prince who tastes them. Determined to clear grandpa’s name, Mei and Yun journey through the City of Ashes, visit the mysterious Jade Rabbit, and encounter a powerful poet, who makes them a pact: infiltrate the royal palace to expose a past royal injustice, and the poet will remove the curse that has ensnared their grandfather and village. Seamlessly weaving together folklore, palace intrigue, and historical detail, G. Z. Schmidt delivers an unforgettable adventure set in the Ming Dynasty about sibling bonds and the importance of the past. The beautifully illustrated cover by artist Feifei Ruan shows the twins riding a floating cloud, whose softly curved edges shine with printed gloss. Back matter includes further information on Chinese mythology, philosophy, and more. An enchanting 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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Immerse yourself in a magical adventure with "The Dreamweavers"! Inspired by Chinese folklore and set in the enchanting Ming Dynasty, this thrilling fantasy tale is guaranteed to captivate you from start to finish. Don't just take our word for it - "Entertainment Weekly" raves that this book shoots for the moon and succeeds!
Join twins Mei and Yun as they navigate a world filled with mystery and danger during the Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival. Strange happenings shroud their village in gloom, and even their beloved mooncakes turn foul, offending a prince. Determined to clear their grandpa's name, Mei and Yun embark on a journey through the mystical City of Ashes, guided by the enigmatic Jade Rabbit and aided by a powerful poet. Together, they must infiltrate the royal palace to expose a past injustice and break the curse that haunts their family and village.
G. Z. Schmidt seamlessly weaves together folklore, palace intrigue, and historical details, transporting you to a vividly imagined Ming Dynasty. The beautifully illustrated cover by Feifei Ruan perfectly captures the essence of this extraordinary adventure, with the twins riding a magical cloud that gleams with printed gloss. Delve deeper into Chinese mythology, philosophy, and more with the enriching back matter included in this book.
With its captivating story and stunning visuals, "The Dreamweavers" is an enchanting experience that young fantasy readers won't be able to put down. It has been recognized as a New York Public Library Best Book of the Year, making it a must-have addition to your bookshelf. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey - click here to order your copy now!
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