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Reading age
8-12
Genre
Fantasy
Publisher
Holiday House Publishing
Publication date
March 21, 2023
Two Twins, one deadly curse, and a daring adventure.
Twin brother and sister, Mei and Jun are excited about the emperor’s second son’s upcoming arrival in their village. The reason for his visit? Word had spread about their grandfather’s mooncakes, and the prince was coming to taste them. However, the town was not quite itself, with everyone quarreling. Everything went to chaos on the night of the Mid-Autumn Festival almost immediately. The prince arrested their grandfather for serving him “bad mooncakes.” The twins must save their grandfather from a possible arrest. Little did they know that their quest might have to protect everyone.
First, “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is so untrue for some books, but this cover is so gorgeous that it attracts me instantly. I knew the author from a previous book I read and reviewed, No Ordinary Thing, which I loved. So thank you, @ruan0v0, for this gorgeous, illustrated cover.
The story is set in Ming Dynasty China. The book was profound and talked a lot about many difficult situations there. I learned a bit about Chinese mythology and life during that time. Scandal, mystery, action, and adventure – this book has it all.
Jun was the logical and strategic one. He often thought of great solutions that helped them along their journey. Mei was a daredevil and loyal person. She is also a great friend and sister. Their grandfather is a sweet person and an excellent cook.
The theme of The Dreamweavers is that the bonds of family and friends are unbreakable. I recommend this book to history buffs (the Ming Dynasty) who love Chinese-inspired stories with a touch of mythology mixed with fantasy.
My rating
