Despite her impulsiveness, Mercy is a very believable heroine who is sure to inspire readers to keep following their dreams.”- VOYA Mercy has one adventure after another dramatic situations that she creates by leaping right into action.

“Lee brings an awareness of a (perhaps) lesser known time, place, and immigration issue.

Historical fiction fans are in for a real treat.”- Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Mercy is a splendid narrator her grit and humor makes the steady flow of racism she encounters even more jarring. While slipping in plenty of meaty historical context, particularly about the discrimination facing Chinese immigrants at the time, Lee tells a resoundingly warmhearted story about community arising amidst earth-shattering disaster.”- Booklist “Mercy’s narrative is flecked with witty puns, pithy wisdom from her fortune-telling mother, aphorisms from her favorite business book, and her obsession with bad-luck number four, all of which provide meaningful insight into both her character and her culture.

A diverse, engaging historical fiction that should not be missed.”- School Library Journal “Lee creates characters full of depth and nuance that seem historically accurate but still relatable to today’s teens. powerful, evocative, and thought-provoking.'- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * 'Full of beautiful turns of phrase, lessons in Chinese customs and superstitions, and a refreshing protagonist representing intersectional diversity, this is a must-read for followers of historical fiction. But what can one teenage girl do to heal so many suffering in her broken city? Though fires might rage, and the city may be in shambles, Mercy can’t sit by while they wait for the army to bring help-she still has the “bossy” cheeks that mark her as someone who gets things done. Now she’s forced to wait with her classmates for their families in a temporary park encampment. On April 18, a historic earthquake rocks San Francisco, destroying Mercy’s home and school. Not to be undone by a bunch of spoiled heiresses, Mercy stands strong-until disaster strikes. Clare’s is off-limits to all but the wealthiest white girls, Mercy gains admittance through a mix of cunning and a little bribery, only to discover that getting in was the easiest part. Clare’s School for Girls is her best hope. Winner of the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literatureįifteen-year-old Mercy Wong is determined to break from the poverty of Chinatown, San Francisco in 1906, and an education at St. Winner of the PEN Center USA Literary Award for Young Adult From the New York Times bestselling author of The Downstairs Girl comes an unforgettable story of determination set against a backdrop of devastating tragedy, perfect for fans of Code Name Verity.

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