Kat Zhang creëert verhalen die zich verdiepen in parallelle universums en complexe identiteiten, vaak met thema's van dubbele zielen en de fantasierijke landschappen van de kindertijd. Haar werk vermengt realiteit met fantasie, en weeft ingewikkelde plots die resoneren bij lezers van alle leeftijden. Zhang bezit een uniek vermogen om de essentie van dualiteit en de kracht van verbeelding in haar verhalen vast te leggen.
In this sweet and brightly illustrated picture book, Amy Wu must craft a dragon unlike any other to share with her class at school in this unforgettable follow-up to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao.
Amy Wu does her best to make her new classmate feel welcome in this warmhearted and playfully illustrated follow-up picture book to Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao and Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon.Amy’s class has a new student from China! Amy tries hard to make Lin feel included, but she can’t draw him out of his shell. Then she sees Lin chattering happily in Chinese with his family. The gears in her head start to turn, and a plan blossoms. Step one: invite Lin to her dumpling party…With a little help from her grandma and a shiny new banner, can Amy give Lin the warmest welcome?
When Amy Wu learns about Chinese ribbon dancing, she can't wait to try it out herself in this charming and brightly illustrated fourth installment in the Amy Wu picture book series.
A powerful exploration of sacrifice and commitment, this narrative follows a protagonist who is willing to risk everything to effect meaningful change in the world. The journey delves into the complexities of ideals versus reality, highlighting the struggles and emotional toll of standing up for one's beliefs. Themes of resilience, courage, and the personal cost of activism resonate throughout, making it a compelling read for those interested in social justice and the impact of individual actions on a larger scale.
Fans of Stephenie Meyer's The Host will enjoy What's Left of Me, Kat Zhang's shocking, thought-provoking, and emotionally charged story of two souls sharing one body. What's Left of Me, the first book of the Hybrid Chronicles, is set in an alternate reality where everyone is born with two souls. But one soul is naturally dominant, and in early childhood, the other soul fades away. That didn't happen for Addie and Eva. Now fifteen, Eva clings to life inside the body she shares with Addie, although she can no longer speak or even move. Addie does everything she can to hide the presence of her sister soul. Eva's very existence is illegal. If their secret is revealed, it could mean death for both of them.
The stunningly written second book in Kat Zhang's heart-stopping Hybrid Trilogy.
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao; Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon; Amy Wu and the Warm Welcome; Amy Wu and the Ribbon Dance
This collectible hardcover boxed set features the first four books of the delightful Amy Wu picture book series, showcasing vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling. Perfect for young readers, the series highlights themes of creativity, family, and cultural heritage, making it an enchanting addition to any child's library.
This giftable picture book, based on the beloved series, will delight long time fans as well as newcomers to the iconic world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
In this highly illustrated series launch, Amy, an Asian American girl picks up an ancient paintbrush and unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real and sometimes dangerous. Perfect for fantasy readers who love Dragons in a Bag and the Dragon Pearl series. “Gorgeous and gripping, The Magic Paintbrush swoops readers off on rip-roaring fantasy adventure that unfurls like a magnificent scroll…Brimming with imagination and heart…” Soman Chainani, author of THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL series Amy has always loved art, but lately her drawings have been less than impressive. There's no passion, no personality, no...magic. Until Amy visits her Lao Lao, her grandmother, and finds an ancient paintbrush that brings anything Amy creates to life! Now her creation Luna has taken over her bedroom and is running through the streets of Flushing, Queens. What awaits: an international adventure filled with an ancient Chinese legend, a greedy adversary and ghastly beasts! Award-winning author Kat Zhang teams up with Eric Darnell, the writer and director of the Madagascar series and the Chief Creative Officer of Baobab Studios, to create a captivating highly-illustrated middle grade series debut about finding your own path, the power of imagination, and the strength of family.
The Second Book in The Hybrid Chronicles
Addie and Eva escaped imprisonment at a horrific psychiatric hospital. Now they should be safe, living among an underground hybrid movement. But safety is starting to feel constricting. Faced with the possibility of being in hiding forever, the girls are eager to help bring about change--now. The answer seems to lie within a splinter group willing to go to extremes for hybrid freedom, but as Addie and Eva fall ever deeper into their plans, what they thought was the solution to their problems just might be the thing that destroys everything--including their bond to each other.
