Language: G (0 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: G; Violence: G
BUYING ADVISORY: EL, MS - ADVISABLE
APPEALS TO: MANY
Lani’s band trip to England was hijacked by her little brother, Gavin (10yo), with a scheme to run in a recklessly dangerous race down Cooper’s Hill. But when his heart condition acts up and requires Gavin to stay home, he tells Lani (13yo) that she has to take his place. Lani insists that she isn’t brave enough. Can she become an Invincible Li for Gavin?
I love that Lani and Gavin use family traditions and folktales from their Chinese heritage to learn about real superpowers. They develop a super sibling relationship, even when they are an ocean away, and they learn the strengths of trying new foods, empathy, and even doing things that are uncomfortable and scary. Sometimes it feels like everything is against us and the obstacles in our lives are too big, but, in this book, we see the beauty of a world where everyone is cheering for these young protagonists. Lani and her family are Chinese, Sam is described as Hawaiian Māori Chinese, and Sunny is Korean.
Reviewer: Carolina Johnson
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