本書以兩位少年的故事穿越時空：長安城賣包子的韓宇與紐約唐人街餐館女兒露莉，在不同年代、不同城市，卻都面臨家庭危機，被迫踏上危機四伏的旅程。故事中有沙漠風暴、神祕湖泊與騙徒，也有文化記憶與藝術的力量。作者Karina Yan Glaser將歷史背景與微妙魔幻融合，讓讀者在緊湊情節中體會勇氣與思念。適合中高年級讀者與喜愛多文化視角家庭故事的讀者細細品味。Breathtaking suspense, unforgettable characters, and a pinch of magic combine in the dual stories of two young people--one in 731 China, and one in 1931 Chinatown--on perilous journeys to save their families. An instant classic from the beloved and bestselling author of the Vanderbeekers series."A page turner that is at once epic and intimate. This is a must read!" --Lisa Yee, New York Times bestselling author of The MisfitsIn ancient Chang'An, Han Yu sells steamed buns in a bustling market full of whispers about his ability to summon tigers.In New York's Depression-era Chinatown, Luli gazes out from the roof of her parents' restaurant, dreaming of dim sum and Chinese art.Familiar rhythms rule the contained-but-contented lives of Han Yu and Luli. But when plague strikes Chang'An and financial crisis threatens Lul
