I loved her, and I know you will, too!”- E.K. Min’s nuanced feelings about her magic, her family, and her fox heritage are marvelously complicated. Impeccable-with an awesome intersection of tech and culture-and it is totally compelling to The story is multi-layered, the world construction is "Lee offers a perfect balance of space opera and Korean mythology with enough complexity to appeal to teens."- Publishers Weekly (starred review) VERDICT With ghosts, pirates, and a rollicking space adventure, there’s a little something for everyone here.”- School Library Journal (starred review) Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee: 9780525587576 : Books Rick Riordan Presents Yoon Ha Lees space opera about thirteen-year-old Min, who comes from a long line of fox spirits. *“Lee skillfully weaves Korean folklore into this space opera narrative, creating dynamic and relatable characters. A high-octane, science-fiction thriller painted with a Korean brush and a brilliant example of how different cultures can have unique but accessible cosmology and universal appeal.”- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) It is refreshing to see both Korean elements and a nonbinary character seamlessly integrated into the storyline. *“Lee has created an adrenaline-filled space opera with mythological creatures living alongside humans. "Who would have thought Korean mythology would make for such an intense and magical space opera! I loved every moment of it and want the next book NOW so I can explore all the Thousand Worlds with Min!This book is brilliant and gorgeous, and why didn't I have it when I was a kid?"- Ellen Oh, author of Spirit Hunters and the Prophecy series
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