The Dreamweavers - by G Z Schmidt (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Twin siblings journey through the City of Ashes and visit the Jade Rabbit to save their grandpa in this Chinese folklore-inspired fantasy adventure"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b><b>Twin siblings journey through the City of Ashes, visit the Jade Rabbit, and sneak into the emperor's palace to break a curse in this Chinese folklore-inspired adventure set in the Ming Dynasty.</b></b> <p/>Since their parents' disappearance several years ago, 12-year-old twins Mei and Yun have been raised by their grandfather, who makes the best mooncakes around. But when the emperor's son tastes the mooncakes on the day of the Mid-Autumn Harvest Festival, they are horrible and bitter, strangely mirroring the odd, gloomy atmosphere that has washed over the village. <p/>In order to clear his name, Mei and Yun set out on foot for the long journey to the emperor's palace, where their grandfather will be imprisoned. Along the way they meet a powerful poet whose enchanted words spread curses and who makes them a pact: expose a past royal injustice and the poet will remove the curse that has ensnared their grandfather. <p/>Seamlessly weaving together folklore, palace intrigue, and historical detail, G. Z. Schmidt delivers an unforgettable adventure set in the Ming Dynasty about sibling bonds and the importance of the past. The beautifully illustrated cover by artist Feifei Ruan shows the twins riding a floating cloud, whose softly curved edges shine with printed gloss. An enchanting experience, <i>The Dreamweavers </i>is perfect for young fantasy readers. <p/><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>★ The book resonates with excitement and fantasy as Mei and Yun experience magic firsthand while using their wits and brainpower. . . . The story is balanced with imagination, love, sadness, new friends, old foes, and enchantment. . . . Rick Riordan fans will find this story to be entertaining and engaging as the magical adventure unfolds.<b><i>--School Library Journal, </i>Starred Review</b> <p/>Schmidt has nicely woven Chinese mythology and history into a fantastic adventure. Readers will find themselves entranced by Schmidt's writing, which will draw them in much in the same way that a storyteller captivates listeners when retelling a folktale.<i>--<b>Booklist</b></i> <p/> Schmidt creates a beautifully folkloric atmosphere imbued with elements of Chinese culture and myth. Mei, with her gut instinct and fighting skills, and Yun, with his nearsightedness and quick intelligence, make for a compelling lead duo, with plenty of opportunity for comedy and plot-propelling revelations.<b><i>--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</i></b> <p/> In homage to her Chinese roots, Schmidt adroitly interweaves fantastical mythology with the historical context of the Ming Dynasty. . . . the twins' unbreakable bond, paired with rich folkloric details, make for a heartening read.<b><i>--Publishers Weekly</i></b> <p/>Seamlessly incorporates folklore and magic into a vivid middle-grade adventure about sibling bonds and destiny. . . . Chinese mythology and philosophy play a prominent role in <i>The Dreamweavers</i>, with Schmidt sewing the Jade Rabbit (a popular character in Chinese culture), the dream world, and yin and yang into her spellbinding story. . . . An entrancing story about the power of dreams, helping others and controlling our own destinies.<b><i>--Shelf Awareness</i></b> <p/>An enchanting tale.<b><i>--Kirkus Reviews</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>G. Z. Schmidt was born in China and immigrated to the United States when she was six. She grew up in the Midwest and the South where she chased fireflies, listened for tornado warnings, and pursued a love of reading. In the third grade, she began writing stories in a spiral-bound notebook, and never looked back. <i>Foreword Reviews</i> called her debut<i> No Ordinary Thing, no ordinary time travel story; it contains timeless lessons on friendship, bravery, and letting go.</i>She currently lives in Switzerland with her husband and their tuxedo cat.
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