Girl Giant and the Jade War
$27.03
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
26 May 2026
Summary
Thom Ngoh thought the Monkey King was her friend—he taught her to control her super strength and to stand up for herself. But really, he was just using her. He tricked her into stealing from the Heavens and releasing him from his 500-year prison. Now the Monkey King is waging a war against the Heavens, and Thom must do everything in her power to fix the mess she made.
Determined to prevent a war, Thom and her dragon friend Kha set off on an adventure across the Heavens to search for a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781250895462 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1250895464 |
| Author: | Van Hoang |
| Publisher: | Palgrave USA |
| Imprint: | Square Fish |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 26 May 2026 |
| Weight: | 254g |
| Dimensions: | 195mm x 142mm x 23mm |
| Series: | Girl Giant and the Monkey King Series |
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Critics Review
“A fast-paced fantasy adventure filled with incredible characters from Vietnamese mythology and legends, this sequel is a definite must-read for fans of the first and for all fans of fantasy. Heartwarming, exciting, and fun.” –Booklist (starred review)
“A romp through Vietnamese myth and legend featuring complex characters and questions without easy answers.” –Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Girl Giant and the Monkey King
“A fantastic tale of adventure, humor, and mischief.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Debut author Hoang’s fast-paced fantasy is sure to resonate with middle-grade readers… . Realistic character portrayals blend together with fantastical elements as Thom travels on her journey, discovering more about her culture–and herself–while also finding out that legendary gods, much like navigating middle school, can be tricky.” –Booklist (starred review)
“This entertaining blend of the mundane and fantastical is packed with emotion and sure to strike a chord with readers.” –Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“A tale that deals with important issues of fitting in and cultural understanding, while soaring into the realms of myth and magical adventure.” –School Library Journal
“Girl Giant and the Monkey King is the best kind of fantasy- compelling in equal parts because of the magic and adventure and the heart of the characters.” –Amber Reed of Copperfield’s Books
About The Author
Van Hoang
Van Hoang earned her bachelor’s degree in English at the University of New Mexico and her master’s in Library Information Science at San Jose State University. She is the author of novels for adults and young readers including Girl Giant and the Monkey King, Girl Giant and the Jade War, and Auntie Q’s Golden Claws Nail Salon. She was born in Vietnam, grew up in Orange County, California, and now resides in Los Angeles.
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