Content: G (some danger)
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - OPTIONAL
APPEALS TO: SOME
Han Yu lives in ancient China at one end of the Silk Road. WHen his family is quarantined for sickness, he must embark on the dangerous journey on his own to deliver the silk and other goods that could save his family during the crisis. Luli lives in 1930s San Francisco. The economic downturn threatens to close her family’s restaurant and their dream of owning the building outright, unless Luli can be brave and come up with a great idea.
As much as I enjoyed reading about Han Yu, especially, I know that historical fiction is a hard sell for the general student body. A few students will be intrepid enough to enjoy it, though. The idea of how long Han Yu’s journey took is just staggering to me. Some will probably compare it to Samir, Seller of Dreams, but I liked Nine Moons so much more.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian, MLS
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