Beasts of the Uncanny Wild

"Court intrigue, daring escapades, and quick-moving battle sequences characterize this entertaining read... Lin''s lush descriptions bring her mythical creatures and the mysteries of Samtei''s past to life." -- Publishers Weekly "Perfect for fans of monsters, magic, myth, and learning about the stories and heroes of East and Southeast Asian lore." -- Booklist Praise for The Twelve : "[A] rip-roaring debut...Ideal for fans of stories with lots of heart, great lore, and plenty of twists along the way." -- ALA Booklist "Full of heart and brimming with action, what a read! I couldn''t put it down, but I didn''t want it to end! I know I''ll return to this enthralling and inventive world time and time again." -- Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Elementals: Ice Wolves "Aficionados will delight in the plethora of fast-paced action scenes sprinkled with martial arts wisdom, and there is much potential for sequels...and, of course, for Usagi to continue developing her powers." -- Booklist

About the author

A former journalist with degrees from the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University, Cindy Lin has worked for Sony Pictures Entertainment and has written and produced many multimedia news features for children, one of which received a Peabody Award. Cindy is the author of The Twelve, Treasures of the Twelve, Creatures of the In Between, and the upcoming Beasts of the Uncanny Wild, and you can find her at cindylinbooks.com.

Product details

• Authors: Cindy Lin, Cindy Lin
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2024
• EAN: 9780063064843
• ISBN: 978-0-06-306484-3
• No. of pages: 400
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 29 mm
• Series: Creatures of the In Between
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, Asia, JUVENILE FICTION / Royalty, JUVENILE FICTION / Legends, Myths, Fables / Asian, People & places (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, JUVENILE FICTION: Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION: Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION: Royalty, JUVENILE FICTION: Legends, Myths, Fables / Asian