The Dreamweavers by Schmidt, G. Z.

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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 YearA CCBC ChoiceAuthor: G. Z. SchmidtPublisher: Holiday HousePublished: 09/14/2021Pages: 272Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.20h x 5.40w x 1.10dISBN: 9780823444236Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.8Point Value: 10Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 523445 / DreamweaversReview Citation(s): Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2021Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2021Publishers Weekly 08/30/2021Shelf Awareness 09/14/2021Booklist 09/15/2021 pg. 51School Library Journal 10/02/2021 pg. 1Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2021 pg. 115Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above AverageAbout the AuthorG. Z. Schmidt was born in China and immigrated to the United States when she was six. She grew up in the Midwest and the South where she chased fireflies, listened for tornado warnings, and pursued a love of reading. In the third grade, she began writing stories in a spiral-bound notebook, and never looked back. She is the author of No Ordinary Thing and The Dreamweavers, which was named a New York Public Library Best Book of the Year and a CCBC Choice book. She currently lives in California with her husband and their tuxedo cat. Show more