Girl Giant and the Jade War by Van Hoang (English) Hardcover Book

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Girl Giant and the Jade War by Van Hoang In this sequel to Girl Giant and the Monkey King, after releasing the Monkey King from his prison, Thom and her friends set off on a far flung adventure to save the Heavens for certain destruction. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Thom Ngoh thought the Monkey King was her friend-he taught her to control her super strength and to stand up for herself. But really he was just using her. He tricked her into stealing from the Heavens and releasing him from his 500-year prison. Now the Monkey King is waging a war against the Heavens and Thom must do everything in her power to fix the mess she made.Determined to prevent a war, Thom and her dragon friend Kha set off on an adventure across the Heavens to search for allies. But with the stakes higher than ever, the price for help may be more than Thom is willing to pay. . .This richly woven middle-grade fantasy series is full of humor, magic, and heart, and will appeal to readers who love Roshani Chokshi and Sayantani DasGupta. Author Biography Van Hoang earned her bachelors degree in English at the University of New Mexico and her masters in library information science at San Jose State University. She was born in Vietnam, grew in up Orange County, California, and now resides in Los Angeles with her husband and two dogs. Review "A fast-paced fantasy adventure filled with incredible characters from Vietnamese mythology and legends, this sequel is a definite must-read for fans of the first and for all fans of fantasy. Heartwarming, exciting, and fun." --Booklist (starred review) "A romp through Vietnamese myth and legend featuring complex characters and questions without easy answers." --Kirkus Reviews Praise for Girl Giant and the Monkey King "A fantastic tale of adventure, humor, and mischief." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Debut author Hoangs fast-paced fantasy is sure to resonate with middle-grade readers. . . . Realistic character portrayals blend together with fantastical elements as Thom travels on her journey, discovering more about her culture--and herself--while also finding out that legendary gods, much like navigating middle school, can be tricky." --Booklist (starred review) "This entertaining blend of the mundane and fantastical is packed with emotion and sure to strike a chord with readers." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "A tale that deals with important issues of fitting in and cultural understanding, while soaring into the realms of myth and magical adventure." --School Library Journal"Girl Giant and the Monkey King is the best kind of fantasy- compelling in equal parts because of the magic and adventure and the heart of the characters." --Amber Reed of Copperfields Books Promotional In this sequel to Girl Giant and the Monkey King, Thom and her friends set off on a far flung adventure to save the Heavens. Review Quote Praise for Girl Giant and the Monkey King "A fantastic tale of adventure, humor, and mischief." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) " Girl Giant and the Monkey King is the best kind of fantasy Promotional "Headline" In this sequel to Girl Giant and the Monkey King, Thom and her friends set off on a far flung adventure to save the Heavens. Details ISBN1250240441 Author Van Hoang Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1250240441 ISBN-13 9781250240446 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2021-12-07 Pages 320 Audience Age 8 Publisher St Martins Press Imprint St Martins Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2021-12-07 UK Release Date 2021-12-07 Illustrator Tom Vaillant Edited by Wim H. van der Putten Birth 1944 Affiliation The Netherlands Institute of Ecology, The Netherlands Position Lecturer Qualifications Ph.D. DEWEY 813.6 Audience Children / Juvenile AU Release Date 2022-08-08 NZ Release Date 2022-08-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:134269398;

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