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Middle Grade

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  The Spindle of Fate, Aimee Lim
  Feiwel & Friends, 9781250886194, June 4, 2024 (Middle Grade)
  

  “It’s a real drag when your mom gets kidnapped and dragged to the Chinese netherworld, and you have to fight through the levels of hell to retrieve her. Especially when your mom is like Evie’s and always on your case. Evie can’t help it if she constantly falls short of her perfect mom’s high expectations, or that her sister inherited all the sewing talent. But beneath the spats, Evie’s real worry is that her mother doesn't know she loves her — and the further she descends into Dìyù, the more determined she is to bring her back. Chinese folklore drives this funny, supernatural quest that examines destiny, grief, and self-forgiveness, with a heroine who’s undoubtedly the master of her own fate.”

  —Emmy Widener, Changing Hands, Tempe, AZ
  
  

  “Evie Mei Huang wants to be anything but like her mother. When her mother disappears, the only way to save her is to uncover her secrets — while literally crossing Hell. Would you enter Hell to save your mother?”

  —Sally Sue Lavigne, The Storybook Shoppe, Bluffton, SC
  

  “A thrilling debut that had me from the very first page. This book is a sweet story that screams adventure, full of family and Chinese mythology. It’s the perfect read for fans of Percy Jackson!”

  —Lily Taliaferro, Eagle Harbor Book Company, Bainbridge Island, WA

   

  “I loved this charmingly written middle grade inspired by Chinese mythology. Exploring themes of grief, growing up, and family, this novel grabbed me right from the first page and didn’t let go. Full of action-packed sequences and quiet, emotional moments alike, this book was a wonderful read. I know kids and fans of Percy Jackson, Aru Shah, and Amari and the Night Brothers are going to love it.”

  —Donna Liu, Kepler’s Books, Menlo Park, CA