The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli
Karina Yan Glaser
- Published
- 2025
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This dual-timeline fantasy adventure by the acclaimed Vanderbeekers author combines historical fiction (8th-century China and 1930s Chinatown) with magical elements and coming-of-age journeys. The story emphasizes bravery, family loyalty, and art as connective themes, with protagonists overcoming challenges through courage rather than violence. While the plot involves perilous adventures and a plague, the tone appears adventure-focused rather than graphic or traumatic, making it suitable for middle-grade readers who enjoy epic quests and historical settings.
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From the publisher
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. "A page turner that is... 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. "A page turner that is at once epic and intimate. This is a must read!" --Lisa Yee, New York Times bestselling author of The Misfits 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. "The work of a virtuoso, this is quite simply dazzling and the best book I've read in a long time." --James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author of City Spies
Shelved under
- Juvenile Fiction
- Fantasy
- Adventure
ISBN 9780063284432 · Allida