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. 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.
