Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli

Karina Yan Glaser is the author of the Newbery Honor-winning and New York Times bestselling The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli, the bestselling Vanderbeekers series, and the stand-alone novel A Duet for Home, which has been nominated for more than a dozen state awards. A former middle school teacher and contributing editor at Book Riot, Karina lives in Harlem, New York City, with her husband, two teens, and an assortment of pets and houseplants. One of her proudest achievements is raising two kids who can’t go anywhere without a book.

“Unforgettable and absolutely magical, Han Yu and Luli bring the unfamiliar into our hearts and show us how the ordinary and everyday are full of wonder. An enthralling, enchanting, enlightening read.” — Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author of A Long Walk to Water“This masterful book is a major gem. I absolutely loved it.” — Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honoree and bestselling author of A Rover’s Story“To make this beautiful book: Knead two family heroes, a scrap of silk, and a pinch of magic tiger in a bowl. Cut the tension with a knife, then roll into chapters. Place a heaping teaspoon of friendship, poetry, and adventure in the center, and pleat into a bao. Put characters over hot water and steam for nine months, then serve and savoir immediately.” — Alan Gratz, bestselling author of Refugee“Connecting two brave heroes across time and space, Karina Yan Glaser has woven a shimmering treasure of a tale.” — Christina Soontornvat, three-time Newbery Honoree and author of The Last Mapmaker“The work of a virtuoso, this is quite simply DAZZLING and the best book I’ve read in a long time.” — James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author of City Spies“A page turner that is at once epic and intimate. This is a must read!” — Lisa Yee, New York Times bestselling author of The Misfits“Make space on your shelf for this delectable, suspenseful adventure. Glaser infuses each unforgettable story line with immersive sensory details, situating the reader on the dusty trails of Han Yu’s trek or surrounded by Manhattan pushcart vendors calling out their delicacies for sale." — Horn Book (starred review)“A vibrant masterpiece, not to be missed. In this fabulously crafted tale, Glaser brings not one, but two, periods of history to life, while showing how deeply connected they—and we—are.” — BookPage (starred review)“Thrilling, heartwarming adventures highlight commonalities that span centuries.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Absorbing. Polished prose renders the characters’ treacherous quests, throughout which the protagonists encounter both wayward strangers and lifelong friends, making for an endearing tribute to bravery and friendship.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Though separated in time and place, [Han Yu and Luli's stories are] told in a realistic manner with an occasional hint of magic. The main characters emerge as heroes in this engaging narrative, which encompasses their interconnected family stories. Memorable."  — Booklist (starred review)"This heartfelt exploration of Chinese culture across time and place absolutely soars. Captivating." — School Library Journal (starred review)“A crowd-pleasing pick that will make a winning family read-aloud." — Washington Post“With short, punchy chapters that end on cliffhangers, this historical fiction is hard to put down. Teachers will appreciate it as an entry point into learning about Chinese history, the Great Depression, and Chinese art and poetry, while kids will love the friendships and high stakes (art thieves! tigers! bandits!). It’s my favorite middle grade novel of the year!” — Book Riot (Five Stars)“This is technically a middle-grade novel, but the prose is so delightful and the plot so gripping, it will captivate adult readers too.” — New York Times