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."
Laurence Yep Books
Laurence Yep's work delves into themes of cultural identity and belonging, particularly within the Asian American experience. Through his writing, he explores feelings of alienation and the search for one's place in the world stemming from a multicultural background. His narrative style is often reflective and insightful as he navigates the complexities of Asian heritage in an American context. Yep's literary contributions resonate with readers grappling with similar questions of identity and cultural connection.
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.
A Dragon's Guide To The Care And Feeding Of Humans, A
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
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
A Dragon's Guide To Making Perfect Wishes
- 231 pages
- 9 hours of reading
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.
The Tiger´s Apprentice
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
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!
Ribbons
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
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.
City of Fire
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
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.
Dragon's Gate
- 352 pages
- 13 hours of reading
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.
