The Hunt Is On
Book 1
From the Series Seekers of the Aweto
Xinyue and his brother Qiliu are seekers, hunting aweto: a rare, plantlike treasure.
A single aweto has the power to cure the ill. Its rarest form may even grant eternal life. To seize their bounty, the seekers must rob the massive, majestic earth deities from which aweto sprout—sometimes leaving a trail of chaos behind them.
After a raid along the legendary Silk Road, Xinyue discovers the child of one of these strange creatures. He soon becomes the little deity’s caretaker. Now he must keep it safe and keep it a secret. But warriors from the creature’s village are close behind, and more fearsome thieves wait ahead . . .
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-7284-2021-9
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$14.99 | |
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978-1-7284-2472-9
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$32.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 7 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 7 |
| Genre | Graphic Novels, Young Adult |
| Category | Diverse Books: #OwnVoices, Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity |
| Copyright | 2021 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Graphic Universe ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 136 |
| Publication Date | 2021-03-02 |
Author, Illustrator: Nie Jun
Nie Jun began drawing at an early age by copying lianhuanhua (Chinese sequential art). He later discovered the cartooning legends of Europe, Japan, and elsewhere. He lives in Beijing and teaches drawing to university students.
Awards
- Global Literature in Libraries Translated YA Book Prize
Reviews
Shelf Awareness
“[B]alances dynamic action sequences with a nuanced exploration of environmental commodification and resource scarcity.”—Shelf Awareness
Booklist
“An enchanting, beautifully crafted adventure for children and adults alike.”—Booklist
School Library Journal
“Jun’s delicate watercolors practically sing in their movement and detail. An exciting story with dreamlike illustrations.”—School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“Packed with action and intrigue.”—Kirkus Reviews