Laurence Yep Books

Two-time Newbery Honor Award-winning author Yep returns with the second book in his epic City trilogy--the action-packed sequel to the critically acclaimed "City of Fire."

Isabelle is excited about starting her first year at Anna Hart School of the Arts, but her classmates are so talented -- especially her older sister, Jade. Isabelle loves ballet, but she wonders if she'll always be dancing in her sister's shadow. Isabelle's mood takes a leap when her mom asks for her help designing costumes for the Autumn Festival. Back in the dance studio, though, Isabelle still lags behind her classmates. Can she stop comparing herself to others and find a way to become her own kind of dancer? (Description taken from the back cover.)

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Two-time Newbery Honor Award–winning author Laurence Yep brings his epic City Trilogy to an action-packed and heart-pounding conclusionScirye and her loyal companions chase the villainous Mr. Roland for a final showdown at Riye Srukalleyis, the City of Death, located in the heart of the Kushan Empire, along the Silk Road. There, they reunite with old friends, meet new allies, and confront an even more dangerous foe....This is the thrilling conclusion to the trilogy that began with City of Fire and City of Ice by esteemed storyteller Laurence Yep, who has been one of the preeminent Asian-American authors for children for the past forty years.

Crusty dragon Miss Drake's new pet human, precocious ten-year-old Winnie, not only thinks Miss Drake is her pet, she accidentally brings to life her "sketchlings" of mysterious and fantastic creatures hidden in San Francisco, causing mayhem among its residents

Winnie and her pet dragon Miss Drake are back to their lessons as they head to the 1915 San Francisco World's Fair and wish-granting souvenirs follow them home.

Soon to be an animated movie streaming on Paramount+ starring Michelle Yeoh, Lucy Liu, and Sandra Oh!Don't miss this middle grade fantasy adventure about a boy, a magical tiger, an outlaw dragon, and a mischievous monkey who carry the fate of the world on their shoulders. From two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Laurence Yep (Dragonwings, Dragon's Gate), now with an all-new cover and introduction! Tom Lee's life changes forever the day he meets a talking tiger named Mr. Hu and discovers that he has magical powers and great responsibilities that he never imagined. Despite his doubts and fears, Tom joins Mr. Hu's ragtag band of creatures in their fight to keep an ancient talisman out of the hands of the worst possible enemy.This action-packed fantasy from two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Laurence Yep reveals a hidden world within our own where animals take human form, where friendship is the final weapon in the battle between good and evil, and where a young boy is responsible for saving the world he knows . . . and the one he is just discovering.This updated edition includes an all-new introduction by Laurence Yep!

In 531 A.D., a fifteen-year-old princess of the Hsien tribe in southern China keeps a diary which describes her role as liaison between her own people and the local Chinese colonists, in times of both peace and war.

Ballet is the central passion in Robin's life, shaping her identity and aspirations. The story explores her deep connection to dance, revealing how it influences her relationships and personal growth. As she navigates the challenges and triumphs of the ballet world, Robin's dedication is tested, leading her to confront her dreams and the sacrifices required to achieve them. Through her journey, themes of ambition, resilience, and the pursuit of art are vividly portrayed.

When her older sister dies trying to prevent the theft of one of her people'sgreat treasures, Scirye sets out to avenge her and recover the precious item.320 pp.

A collection of twenty Chinese folk tales that were passed on by word of mouth for generations, as told by some old-timers newly settled in the United States.

In 1867, Otter travels from Three Willows Village in China to California -- the Land of the Golden Mountain. There he will join his father and uncle.In spite of the presence of family, Otter is a stranger among the other Chinese in this new land. And where he expected to see a land of goldfields, he sees only vast, cold whiteness. But Otter's dream is to learn all he can, take the technology back to the Middle Kingdom, and free China from the Manchu invaders.Otter and the others board a machine that will change his life -- a train for which he would open the Dragon's Gate.

Will Windrider take to the skies? Moon shadow is eight years old when he sails from China to join his father, Windrider, in America. Windrider lives in San Francisco and makes his living doing laundry. Father and son have never met. But Moon Shadow grows to love and respect his father and to believe in his wonderful dream. And Windrider, with Moon Shadow's help is willing to endure the mockery of the other Chinese, the poverty, the separation from his wife and country'even the great earthquake'to make his dream come true.

Ein warmherziges, charmantes Drachen-Abenteuer Seit vielen Menschengenerationen lebt Miss Drachenzahn, eine resolute, aber herzensgute Drachendame, schon unter den Menschen. Gerade ist ihr letzter Schützling Großtante Amalia gestorben, da steht schon deren Nichte, die zehnjährige Winnie, vor der Tür und behauptet, Miss Drachenzahn wäre ihr neues Haustier. Was Miss Drachenzahn selbst natürlich völlig anders sieht: Wenn, dann ist Winnie IHR Haustier – und zwar eins, das noch eine Menge zu lernen hat! Weil die Drachin aber ein großes Herz hat und Winnie nicht lockerlässt, nimmt sie das Mädchen schließlich mit in ihre fantastische Welt voller magischer Bewohner.

Dzięki pannie Drake jej ukochana pupilka Winnie idzie do Akademii Spriggs, niezwykłej szkoły dla stworzeń ludzkich i… magicznych. Winnie jest szczególnie podekscytowana perspektywą lekcji czarów oraz zajęciami z przyrody prowadzonymi przez Sir Izaaka Newtona. Nawiązuje nowe przyjaźnie, ale też przysparza sobie wrogów…Kiedy wychodzi na jaw spisek mający na celu porwanie Winnie z jej domu w San Francisco, panna Drake jest gotowa użyć całego swego sprytu i magii, by go udaremnić. Zadziorna Winnie pewnie sama potrafiłaby się obronić, ale działającemu ramię w ramię dzielnemu duetowi, który poznaliście w książce Poradnik dla smoków. Żywienie i wychowanie ludzi, naprawdę lepiej nie wchodzić w drogę!Laurence Yep i Joanne Ryder stworzyli pełną fantazji i humoru, urzekającą opowieść o prawdziwej przyjaźni.