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This collection fills a gap in modern retellings of fairy tales and myths by presenting non-European myths. ...Give to fans of Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles or Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. An excellent first purchase for all libraries. -- School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong> Authors Oh and Chapman have created this much-needed anthology of Asian myths and folktales. ...It's a wonderful concept, and the styles and subjects are as diverse as the countries and cultures represented. ...these stories are for everyone. -- Booklist

This collection fills a gap in modern retellings of fairy tales and myths by presenting non-European myths. ...Give to fans of Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles or Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. An excellent first purchase for all libraries. -- School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong> Authors Oh and Chapman have created this much-needed anthology of Asian myths and folktales. ...It's a wonderful concept, and the styles and subjects are as diverse as the countries and cultures represented. ...these stories are for everyone. -- Booklist A collection of Asian myths and legends in which beloved stories of spirits, magic, family, love, and heartbreak are combined with elements from modern teens' lives....With such a variety of emotion and experiences to explore, nearly any teen can find something to relate to...An incredible anthology that will keep readers on the edges of their seats, wanting more. -- Kirkus Reviews <strong>(starred review)</strong>

This collection fills a gap in modern retellings of fairy tales and myths by presenting non-European myths. ...Give to fans of Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles or Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. An excellent first purchase for all libraries. -- School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong> Authors Oh and Chapman have created this much-needed anthology of Asian myths and folktales. ...It's a wonderful concept, and the styles and subjects are as diverse as the countries and cultures represented. ...these stories are for everyone. -- Booklist A collection of Asian myths and legends in which beloved stories of spirits, magic, family, love, and heartbreak are combined with elements from modern teens' lives....With such a variety of emotion and experiences to explore, nearly any teen can find something to relate to...An incredible anthology that will keep readers on the edges of their seats, wanting more. -- Kirkus Reviews <strong>(starred review)</strong> Oh and Chapman bring together fifteen authors with Asian roots to reinterpret stories from throughout Asia, creating a collection that...explores the traditional folktale motifs of fate, vengeance, goodness, and love. ...an inventiveness on par with Bardugo's folktale revisions in The Language of Thorns. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books All of these stories achieve emotional depth and connection while showcasing each storyteller's unique literary voice. -- The Horn Book

This collection fills a gap in modern retellings of fairy tales and myths by presenting non-European myths. ...Give to fans of Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles or Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. An excellent first purchase for all libraries. -- School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong> Authors Oh and Chapman have created this much-needed anthology of Asian myths and folktales. ...It's a wonderful concept, and the styles and subjects are as diverse as the countries and cultures represented. ...these stories are for everyone. -- Booklist A collection of Asian myths and legends in which beloved stories of spirits, magic, family, love, and heartbreak are combined with elements from modern teens' lives....With such a variety of emotion and experiences to explore, nearly any teen can find something to relate to...An incredible anthology that will keep readers on the edges of their seats, wanting more. -- Kirkus Reviews <strong>(starred review)</strong> Oh and Chapman bring together fifteen authors with Asian roots to reinterpret stories from throughout Asia, creating a collection that...explores the traditional folktale motifs of fate, vengeance, goodness, and love. ...an inventiveness on par with Bardugo's folktale revisions in The Language of Thorns. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

This collection fills a gap in modern retellings of fairy tales and myths by presenting non-European myths. ...Give to fans of Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles or Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. An excellent first purchase for all libraries. -- School Library Journal <strong>(starred review)</strong> Outstanding...Each story is followed by a missive from its author, sharing inspiration and background on creative choices and changes. Thoughtfully compiled and written, this compendium is a must-read. -- Publishers Weekly <strong>(starred review)</strong> A collection of Asian myths and legends in which beloved stories of spirits, magic, family, love, and heartbreak are combined with elements from modern teens' lives....With such a variety of emotion and experiences to explore, nearly any teen can find something to relate to...An incredible anthology that will keep readers on the edges of their seats, wanting more. -- Kirkus Reviews <strong>(starred review)</strong> Authors Oh and Chapman have created this much-needed anthology of Asian myths and folktales. ...It's a wonderful concept, and the styles and subjects are as diverse as the countries and cultures represented. ...these stories are for everyone. -- Booklist Oh and Chapman bring together fifteen authors with Asian roots to reinterpret stories from throughout Asia, creating a collection that...explores the traditional folktale motifs of fate, vengeance, goodness, and love. ...an inventiveness on par with Bardugo's folktale revisions in The Language of Thorns. -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books All of these stories achieve emotional depth and connection while showcasing each storyteller's unique literary voice. -- The Horn Book

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Ellen Oh is the author of the Prophecy trilogy and the upcoming middle grade Spirit Hunters. She is a Brooklyn native, attended NYU undergrad, and has a law degree from Georgetown. She lives with family in Bethesda, MD.

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